Harry Styles Honors Thom Yorke and Shares Hilarious Radiohead Confession
Harry Styles Honors Thom Yorke and Shares Hilarious Radiohead Confession
Pop icon Harry Styles surprised fans at the Ivor Novello Awards with a heartfelt tribute to Thom Yorke and a TMI confession about his first time.
The music world witnessed a truly unforgettable moment at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards in London last night. Harry Styles made a surprise appearance at Grosvenor House to present the prestigious Academy Fellowship to Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke. Taking a break from his massive 'Together, Together' tour, Styles’ presence was actually spoiled earlier in the evening by Elton John, but that didn't stop the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer from delivering a speech that will go down in award show history.
During his tribute, Styles called Radiohead his 'favorite band' and shared a hilarious, deeply personal anecdote that quickly went viral. The pop superstar revealed to the room that he actually lost his virginity to the intro of 'Talk Show Host,' a fan-favorite Radiohead B-side from 1996. He joked that without songs like 'Exit Music (For A Film),' his own career might look very different, admitting the experience of speaking about Yorke in front of the man himself was a 'truly terrifying honor.'
Styles went on to praise Yorke’s nearly 35-year career, highlighting how the musician has transformed feelings of anxiety and alienation into 'atmospheres, anthems, and art.' He credited Yorke for always showing the world what the future of music sounds like, calling him a restless creative and an artist in his truest form.
The evening wasn't just about Harry's confessions, though. Thom Yorke used his time on stage to debut a brand-new song titled 'Space Walk' and took the opportunity to voice some sharp criticisms of the current state of the music industry. Yorke received the Academy Fellowship alongside the late George Michael, joining the ranks of icons like Paul McCartney and Kate Bush.
Despite reports of the ceremony being a bit of a chaotic 'hot mess,' the bond between the two generations of British music royalty stole the show. From Styles admitting that Yorke’s influence helped shape his life to the raw honesty of the performance, it was a night that left the audience buzzing.
