Connor Storrie’s Emmy nod delights ‘Heated Rivalry’ fans

Connor Storrie just received his first Emmy nomination — but not for the role that made him one of the internet’s biggest heartthrobs.

The 26-year-old actor received the award on Wednesday for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series. That was for you Saturday Night Live earlier this year.

While many fans were hoping to see Storrie recognized for his performance as Ilya Rozanov Hot Competitionthe oddball hockey drama was actually ineligible for Primetime Emmys — because it was financed in Canada.

Still, the nomination felt like a victory for fans, many of whom were celebrating it as an overdue honor for an actor who has come a long way since then. Hot Competition started. In the past year, Storrie has gone from breakout star to awards season regular, appearing at the Golden Globes, making her Met Gala debut alongside co-star Hudson Williams, landing luxury campaigns with Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co., and gearing up for the show’s highly anticipated second season.

While Hot Competition could not compete at the Emmys, it dominated the Canadian awards season, taking home 16 Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Drama Series. Because Storrie is American, she was ineligible for the acting award there, making her Wednesday’s nomination her first major award-related nomination. Hot Competition era, even if it came in an unexpected role.

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Fans did not waste time to celebrate this news, many made jokes saying that the universe got a hole to honor the actor behind Hot Competition was banned without merit. They also announced that they can’t wait to watch “Emmy nominee Connor Storrie” return Hot Competition Season 2.

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The joy that has reawakened wants to be widely recognized Hot Competitionfans lamented that one of this year’s most talked about new dramas could not compete at the Emmys due to eligibility rules rather than disrespect.

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The moment also came full circle for the actor, who spent his teenage years uploading videos to YouTube under the name “Actorboy222,” recounting his aspirations to make it in Hollywood. On Wednesday, many pointed out that the younger version of Storyrie finally got the recognition he always dreamed of.

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Whether or not Storrie takes home the trophy, the nomination marks another milestone in what has been a meteoric rise. With Hot Competition has already been renewed for a second season and with production expected to begin soon — not to mention an A24 project in the works — fans won’t have to wait long to see her on screen, Emmy nominee status included.