Harry Styles may have a reputation as one of the most charming and respectful figures in pop music, but even he has a few surprising stories from his past. A recent reveal by fellow singer Jade Thirlwall has taken fans by surprise, shedding light on an early encounter between the two before either of them became household names.
During an interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, Jade—best known as a member of the British girl group Little Mix—shared a nostalgic memory from her teenage years. She and Harry went on a date when they were both just 16, around the time he was participating in The X Factor and had just been placed in the now-iconic boy band, One Direction. According to Jade, the date was lighthearted and fun, and the two stayed in contact for a short while afterward.
However, things quickly changed once One Direction started performing on the show’s live broadcasts. Jade explained that Harry suddenly stopped replying to her messages, a moment that left her feeling a bit snubbed. “I thought, ‘That’s it now, he’s gone. He’s made it,’” she recalled. Despite the ghosting, she didn’t hold it against him for long. She went on to find major success herself when Little Mix rose to fame on the very same show just a year later.
For fans of both artists, the story is both surprising and oddly sweet. It offers a peek into their early lives and reminds us that even future pop icons have their awkward teen moments. What makes it even more heartening is that Jade confirmed they eventually did reconnect and have spoken since, proving there were no lasting hard feelings.
The story has struck a chord with fans online, who are fascinated by this unexpected glimpse into Harry’s past. It’s a reminder that fame often changes relationships—but sometimes, old connections find their way back, even if they started with a teenage crush and a text that never got answered.
