Fresh off a busy weekend successfully hosting Saturday Night Live and presenting at the Actors Awards, Connor Storrie adds a notch to his belt by gracing the cover of yet another magazine.
The Heated Rivalry hunk’s latest pictorial is also a major milestone as he serves face and body for the fashion bible Vogue.
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Storrie appears on two covers in YSL fits for the March 2026 issue of Vogue Adria, the fashion monthly for the Southeast European nations of Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, and Bosnia.
Strike a pose, Ilya Rozanov!
Bareback cowboy
The editorial spread was shot by fashion photographer Cass Bird, who you may also recognize as the partner of former Real Housewives of NYC star Jenna Lyons, and required Storrie to learn how to ride a horse.
Not afraid of the challenge, the 26-year-old pulled off the feat by not only riding bareback, but doing it in a chic all white ensemble that matched perfectly with his stallion.
Giddy up, King!
Chemistry with Hudson Williams
In the accompanying article by Teodora Jeremic, Storrie discussed how he believes one of the reasons Heated Rivalry was such a sensation is because of his genuine connection with on-screen lover Hudson Williams.
“On the other hand, it’s hard for me to explain why Heated Rivalry resonated the way it did, because I see it from the inside. What I find important might not be what audiences see. But one theme always comes up: the chemistry between Hudson and me,” he said.
“We genuinely love and understand each other, and I think that shows. And there was so much enthusiasm poured into this project. That energy radiates outward.”
Like the rest of us, Storrie also immediately fell in love with his character of Ilya.
“When Jacob sent me the full script, I gave myself completely to it. I cried, I laughed, I cared about every dynamic. He goes through so much—with his mother, his father dementia, his awful brother. He carries the immigrant experience. The accent that sets him apart. All of that makes him fascinating,” he added.
“People fell in love with the characters, and Hudson and I brought a love story with a happy ending.”
Queer representation
And in the the incredibly short three months since Heated Rivalry took over the pop zeitgeist, Storrie said he has been overwhelmed by how it has resonated and brought visibility to many members of the LGBTQ+ community
“I receive so many messages, especially from queer people, who feel seen through Ilya. Who feel validated as bisexual. Who genuinely connect to that narrative,” the actor shared with the outlet.
“This could have remained just a sweet love story with a twist. But it’s incredibly moving how deeply it echoed, how many people globally saw themselves in it.”
While fans will have to wait until at least April 2027 for season two of Heated Rivalry, you can read the full Connor Storrie Vogue Adria cover story here.
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