SNL Promos Reveal 'Heated Rivalry' Star Connor Storrie Needs Media Training

Cast member Sarah Sherman also wants 'a big kiss' from Storrie in the new SNL promos.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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As Connor Storrie prepares to make his 'Saturday Night Live' debut this weekend, the 'Heated Rivalry' star is still adjusting to his sudden stardom. In new SNL promos, cast member Sarah Sherman acknowledges that Storrie 'blew up so fast' and suggests he needs media training, while also expressing her goal to get 'a big kiss' from him. Musician Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, the musical guest, also appears in the promos.

Why it matters

The promos provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of 'Saturday Night Live' as a new cast member navigates the pressures of fame and live television. Storrie's need for media training highlights the challenges young stars can face when thrust into the spotlight, while Sherman's playful flirtation adds an entertaining element to the promotional campaign.

The details

In one promo, Sherman tells Storrie that he 'hasn't even had any media training,' to which he responds with something that was bleeped out. Mumford then quips, 'Yeah, and please don't use language like that in front of the sons.' In another promo, the cast members state their goal for the week, with Sherman adding, 'And to get a big kiss from Connor!' Storrie then leans in for a kiss, followed by Mumford & Sons.

  • The new SNL promos were released on February 27, 2026.
  • Saturday Night Live returns this Saturday, March 1, 2026, at 11:30pm ET on NBC.

The players

Connor Storrie

The star of the TV series 'Heated Rivalry' who is making his 'Saturday Night Live' debut this weekend.

Sarah Sherman

A cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' who appears in the promos alongside Storrie.

Marcus Mumford

The lead singer of the musical guest Mumford & Sons, who also appears in the SNL promos.

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What they’re saying

“I'm sure it's fine.”

— Sarah Sherman, SNL Cast Member (Deadline)

“Oh, I think we should get you some media training.”

— Sarah Sherman, SNL Cast Member (Deadline)

“Yeah, and please don't use language like that in front of the sons.”

— Marcus Mumford, Lead Singer of Mumford & Sons (Deadline)

“To put on a good show that makes the audience smile. And to get a big kiss from Connor!”

— Sarah Sherman, SNL Cast Member (Deadline)

What’s next

Connor Storrie will make his 'Saturday Night Live' debut this Saturday, March 1, 2026, at 11:30pm ET on NBC.

The takeaway

The SNL promos highlight the challenges young stars can face when thrust into the spotlight, as well as the playful dynamics between cast members. Storrie's need for media training and Sherman's flirtation add an entertaining element to the promotional campaign, building anticipation for Storrie's debut performance.