Harry Styles’ wardrobe choices over the last few years, both during red carpet appearances and photoshoots, left fans wondering about the singer’s s*xual orientation.
Given that the former One Direction vocalist never officially came out, many accused him of “queerbaiting,” a branding strategy used to hint at, but never explicitly depict, queer representations to draw LGBTQ+ audiences while avoiding alienation of conservative viewers.
During his recent appearance as the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on March 14, Styles addressed the allegations with a touch of humor in his opening monologue.
