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Harry Styles recounts losing virginity to Radiohead at London awards

Published 22 May 2026

Singer Harry Styles revealed a personal detail about his youth while honoring a musical hero at a major awards ceremony in London on Thursday. While presenting Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke with a prestigious fellowship award, Styles told the audience he lost his virginity to the sound of the band's 1996 song "Talk Show Host."

The moment occurred during the 71st Ivor Novello Awards, held at Grosvenor House. Styles, who is currently on his "Together, Together" tour, made a special appearance to present Yorke with the Fellowship of the Ivors Academy, the ceremony's highest honor. The award was also presented posthumously to George Michael.

In a speech that blended humor and reverence, the 32-year-old pop star reflected on discovering Radiohead's music. He noted that the band's debut album, "Pablo Honey," was released the year before he was born, a comment that drew laughter from the audience. Styles described growing up hearing the music from his sister's room and rediscovering it at parties.

His most candid revelation came when he stated, "I lost my virginity to 'Talk Show Host'," before adding with a laugh, "I lost my virginity to the intro of 'Talk Show Host'." The anecdote was...

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