Andrew Scott Shocks ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star with Surprise Podcast Message: ‘What the F---?’

What happens when your hero crashes your podcast interview? For Connor Storrie, the breakout star of the viral hockey series ‘Heated Rivalry,’ the only possible response was a shocked, “What the f---?” During a recent appearance on the Shut Up Evan podcast, Storrie learned his newfound audience includes one of the actors he admires most: Andrew Scott.

A Surprise Question from a Hollywood Idol

Mid-interview, host Evan Ross Katz announced, “I want to bring in the fantastically talented Andrew Scott, who has a question for you.” According to Entertainment Weekly, this prompted the stunned expletive from Storrie. In a sweet pre-recorded message, Scott said, “Hello, Connor, it's Andrew here. Congratulations on the show.” Scott went on to ask Storrie about his own acting heroes and whether he has any plans to do theater.

The 25-year-old actor was left speechless before finally managing, “Oh my God. Wow, that’s crazy. I love him.” Storrie then shared that he used to see the ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Ripley’ star at a gym in West Hollywood but never worked up the courage to say hello. While naming classic performers like Buster Keaton as his inspiration, he couldn't shake the shock. “I still cannot believe that that happened, that that man knows who I am.”

How a Viral Hit Captured the Mainstream

Storrie’s rapid ascent comes from his role in ‘Heated Rivalry,’ a steamy Canadian LGBTQ+ sports drama. The show became a viral sensation shortly after its late November release, catapulting Storrie and his co-star Hudson Williams from relative obscurity to overnight stardom. The fan reaction has been intense, with social media posts dubbing Storrie “America’s ass” and turning GIFs of his performance into memes.

The season one finale of ‘Heated Rivalry’ is scheduled to air on December 26 on the Canadian streaming service Crave.