Harry Styles makes remarks during the Ivor Novello Awards honoring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, describing the band’s influence on his life and creativity. Multiple outlets report that Styles presents an award to Yorke and uses his speech to reflect on how he first encountered Radiohead, including hearing his sister play the music while he was doing homework. He also links his own songwriting and subsequent success to Radiohead’s work, citing the chain of influence from the band’s song “Exit Music (For a Film)” to later inspiration for “Watermelon Sugar,” as described by one outlet. Styles also directly addresses a personal detail, saying he lost his virginity while listening to Radiohead’s “Talk Show Host.” Stereogum and NME both frame this as part of the tribute content. The reports agree the comments are delivered in front of attendees connected to the British music industry during the award ceremony. Vice similarly notes the context of Yorke being in the room while Styles makes the admission.