Overview
- Styles did double duty on March 14, opening his monologue by addressing years of queerbaiting accusations and kissing cast member Ben Marshall as a punchline.
- He performed Dance No More and Coming Up Roses from his fourth studio album, which was released on March 6.
- Ryan Gosling introduced the first musical segment after Styles made a surprise cameo during Gosling’s March 7 monologue.
- Paul Simon introduced the second performance, with Styles playing Coming Up Roses at the piano.
- It was his second time serving as both host and musical guest, and the monologue and kiss drew immediate, fervent responses across social media.