Harry Styles playfully mocked Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL). The former One Direction heartthrob, currently dominating the UK music charts, returned to SNL as a guest host for the second time. During a segment discussing his recent laid-back lifestyle post-conclusion of his Love On Tour concerts in 2023, the 32-year-old singer humorously talked about his newly acquired “incredibly dull” image.
Styles jokingly mentioned taking up jogging, stating that although it may not be exciting, people pretend to be fascinated because of his celebrity status. He emphasized that he runs for personal enjoyment and the exhilarating runner’s high experience. Humorously connecting it to his song “Watermelon Sugar,” he mentioned his love for running and even humorously referenced enjoying ecstasy. Styles reflected on the positive aspects of embracing a more mundane lifestyle compared to his previous high-profile image.
During the monologue, an image of a surprised Andrew in a police car following a recent arrest was shown. Styles also addressed criticisms of “queer-baiting” and his use of fruit-related metaphors in his lyrics. Reflecting on his break from the spotlight, Styles shared his realization of spending a significant portion of his life in music and humorously defended his choice of lyrical themes about fruit and sexuality.
Celebrating another chart-topping achievement, Styles’ latest album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally,” debuted at the top of the UK charts, alongside his single “American Girls.” This follows his previous success with the album “Harry’s House” and single “As It Was” in 2022. The Official Charts Company highlighted Styles’ record-breaking accomplishment, noting his album’s dominance in vinyl sales, making it the best-selling vinyl of 2026 so far.
Rising to fame with One Direction in 2010, Styles’ solo career flourished after the band’s hiatus in 2016. Garnering multiple Grammy and Brit awards, Styles continues to achieve success with his music. This week marks his third number one album and fourth chart-topping single as a solo artist, solidifying his place as a prominent figure in the music industry.