Connor Storrie Introduces Olivia Rodrigo's New Song on ‘SNL'

Key Points:

• Connor Storrie, star of the queer hockey drama Heated Rivalry, introduced Olivia Rodrigo on Saturday Night Live during the May 2 episode, where she performed an unreleased song "Begged" from her upcoming album You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
• Olivia Rodrigo also performed her new track "Drop Dead," both songs set to be released on her third studio album dropping June 12; she served as both host and musical guest for the episode.
• Storrie, who made his own SNL hosting debut in February, did not appear in Rodrigo’s sketches but previously brought out his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams during his hosting gig, highlighting their close off-screen relationship.
• Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s romance books, follows the complex relationship between rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Storrie), and has significantly boosted both actors' profiles.
• The series was renewed for a second season, set to film in August with a planned spring 2027 release; Storrie has also landed luxury brand ambassadorships and new acting roles following the show's success.