Harry Styles says he lost his virginity during the intro of Radiohead’s ‘Talk Show Host’

Harry Styles opened up about Radiohead’s influence on his life and music while honoring Thom Yorke at the Ivor Novello Awards in London on Thursday, May 21. The 32-year-old singer praised Yorke’s songwriting, credited Radiohead with shaping his creative outlook, and shared a personal story about the band’s song ‘Talk Show Host,’ which he said played during the first time he had sex.




Harry Styles honors Thom Yorke at Ivor Novello Awards






According to the Just Jared, Styles attended the UK Songwriting Awards show to honor Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, who received the Fellowship of the Academy Award. Styles used the moment to speak about Yorke’s impact on his own music career and his view of the arts.




“I cannot overstate how his work has influenced my belief in the purpose of the arts in our world today. And I cannot overstate how much his work continues to influence me,” Harry said about Thom.




Styles also linked Radiohead’s 1997 song ‘Exit Music (For a Film)’ to one of his own biggest hits. He said the song helped him while writing ‘Watermelon Sugar.’




“Imagine that: a world without that song,” he joked.




Harry Styles shares Radiohead memory and tour inspiration




Styles then surprised the audience with a personal admission about another Radiohead track.




“I lost my virginity to ‘Talk Show Host,’” Harry said.




He quickly clarified the comment and added, “I lost my virginity to the intro of ‘Talk Show Host.’”




The intro lasts about 10 seconds, and Styles appeared to joke about how brief the moment was. The remark drew attention because he shared it while celebrating Yorke and Radiohead’s long influence on him.




Styles also said Radiohead played a role in pushing him back toward live performance. He said seeing the band perform in Berlin last year helped inspire him to tour again. The comment means his fans have Radiohead to thank, at least in part, for his return to the stage.




The appearance came during a week when Styles’ new tour had already drawn some controversy. He did not focus on that issue during the tribute. Instead, he kept the spotlight on Yorke, Radiohead’s catalog and the music that shaped him.