Connor Storrie, Heated Rivalry’s charismatic Ilya Rozanov, makes late-night TV history with his Late Night with Seth Meyers debut on January 12, 2026, sharing the journey from waiter to viral queer romance star.

Heated Rivalry' star Connor Storrie says he dressed as a twerking Miley Cyrus for Halloween when he was 13 years old.

Storrie, blushing a little, stuck his tongue out while the audience cheered: “I know.” Then, the show cut to “three minutes earlier,” with Storrie asking “Do you know what a sex swing is?” “DO I?” Meyers shouted.

The Crave original series found its U.S. home on HBO Max and highlights the positive impact of LGBTQIA+ representation.

"Heated Rivalry" has become a word-of-mouth hit for HBO Max. Both stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, were previously unknown to audiences.