SNL Host Promo: ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie breaks out the Russian for an accent duel

The host: Connor Storrie

The musical guest: Mumford & Sons

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Cast members in the promo: James Austin Johnson, Marcello Hernandez, Ashley Padilla

SNL is finally back this weekend, with Heated Rivalry breakout star Connor Storrie hosting the first episode since before the Winter Olympics. It feels like it’s been forever, but we last left SNL on high note when Alexander Skarsgård hosted — and if this promo is a hint at what’s in store for this weekend, I’m looking forward to Storrie’s episode.

I just hope they can resuscitate James Austin Johnson by then ...

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