Andrew Scott surprised "Shut Up Evan" listeners with a fun surprise appearance in an episode of the podcast, which star Connor Storrie of "Heated Rivalry" actually had been surprised by because of a personal question Andrew asked. This particular video of Andrew has been shared widely online because it expresses Connor Storrie's shock at meeting Andrew Scott, who plays the lead in the popular rom-com hockey series.
The guest, Connor Storrie, who plays Ilya Rozanov in "Heated Rivalry," appeared on this podcast for the very first time with host Evan Ross Katz somewhere around December 22, 2025. At the 41-minute marker, Andrew Scott surprise-called to inquire about Connor's childhood acting idols and what his plans for acting were in the future.
Connor gasped, "What!" in surprise, his mouth agape and his eyes widened with shock at hearing the voice of "Fleabag" and "Sherlock" star Andrew Scott.
Later on, Storrie revealed his inspirations, which include Buster Keaton, Sophie Wilde, and Jack Nicholson. “I still can’t believe that happened, that this guy knows who I am. That’s insane," he confessed afterwards. The short video became viral on several sites, including Reddit, X, and Facebook, where fans considered it "sweet and charming."
It’s a Canadian sports romance series exclusively found on the Canadian-based platform Crave, along with the American-based platform HBO Max. The story revolves around two hockey players, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and the opposing player, Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), and develops from rivals to lovers. The series has become extremely popular in North America since its release in 2025 for its refreshing approach to the ending of stories found in queer media.
In episode 5, there was a romantic kiss between secondary characters Scott Hunter, François Arnaud, and Kip that was termed a “game changer” that encourages Shane and Ilya. The season finale of Pretty Little Liars aired on the 26th of December 2025.
Andrew Scott, renowned for his LGBTQ+ roles in "All of Us Strangers" alongside Paul Mescal and "Hot Priest" in "Fleabag," clearly has strong connections to themes in "Heated Rivalry," which has fans in high places to draw major Hollywood talent to episodes rumored to feature Season 2 cameos. The quick ascension of Storrie and Williams to Chateau Marmont-level conversations is part of "Heated Rivalry" magic.
Fans went gaga on Reddit, “gasping” like Storrie when they heard Scott's voice, associating it with his “legendary characters.” Others hope that there isn't any “stunt casting” to ensure that authentic storytelling takes center stage. Fan Response and Its Far-Reaching Ramifications.
Social media went wild with enthusiasm over the surprise, with threads on Reddit racking up hundreds of upvotes, as well as the content shared on “USA Today Sports + Opinion: For The Win.” The audience realizes that it is a measure of the cultural impact that “Heated Rivalry” has by combining steamy storylines with true representation. Jahres
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