Overview
- During his opening monologue, Styles referenced years of accusations that he engages in so‑called queerbaiting.
- He playfully rebuffed Chloe Fineman and Sarah Sherman before kissing comedian Ben Marshall on the mouth.
- Immediately after the kiss, he looked into the camera and said, "That's called queerbaiting," framing the moment as a joke.
- Coverage describes the bit as a deliberate, performative response that also advances promotion for his new album.
- He performed new tracks from 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' released on March 6, and he continues not to label his sexuality.