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Connor Storrie to host ‘SNL’

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Author: Bill Kuchman

The ‘Heated Rivalry’ star will host after the Olympics.

Bill Kuchman Feb 1, 2026

Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie will host SNL on Feb. 28 — **Connor Storrie** in *Heated Rivalry*. / HBO Max

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SNL will go on hiatus for the Olympics after Alexander Skarsgård’s episode, but the show announced who’ll host when it returns on Feb. 28 ...

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Who’s hosting?

Connor Storrie

Have they hosted before?

It’ll be the Heated Rivalry star’s first time hosting SNL.

Who’s the musical guest?

Mumford & Sons

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