Aisha Tyler recalls working with Connor Storrie before 'Heated Rivalry': 'He’s going to go places'

Aisha Tyler is looking back at her early experience working with Connor Storrie, long before his breakout success on Heated Rivalry.

During a recent podcast appearance, Tyler spoke about filming an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds: Evolution with Storrie, praising his talent and predicting his rise to stardom.

“He’s so great, he’s so great! I love him so much,” Tyler said, recalling their time working together on the series.

The actress, who plays Dr Tara Lewis on the show, revealed that filming took place before Heated Rivalry became a global hit, making Storrie’s current success even more striking in hindsight.

Reflecting on their scenes together, Tyler shared that she immediately recognised his potential. “This kid is really good… he’s going to do well, he’s going to go places,” she recalled telling co-star Paget Brewster at the time.

She added that the cast had even discussed his talent behind the scenes, noting, “He’s really talented, I want good things for this guy,” before joking about his rapid rise: “Cut to: he’s the most famous human being on the planet!”

Storrie’s upcoming appearance in Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19 has already been confirmed, with the new season set to premiere on May 28, 2026.

Tyler’s comments highlight just how quickly Storrie’s career has taken off, with Heated Rivalry turning him into one of television’s fastest-rising stars, exactly as she predicted.