'Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie Lands 1st Emmy Nom For 'SNL'
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Key Points:
- Connor Storrie, star of the Crave/HBO Max series Heated Rivalry, received his first Emmy nomination for hosting NBC’s Saturday Night Live, despite the show itself being ineligible for Emmys.
- Storrie’s rise to fame was rapid, going from waiting tables in Los Angeles 15 months ago to starring in Heated Rivalry, which became a global pop culture phenomenon.
- His success on Heated Rivalry led to a high-profile SNL hosting gig in February, where he showcased his versatility and improv skills from his Groundlings training.
- Heated Rivalry is not eligible for the Primetime Emmys due to its Canadian production and distribution, but it remains eligible for the International Emmys.
