Good Morning Britain Presenters Recreate Harry Styles' Viral SNL Kiss
In a surprising and humorous segment on Good Morning Britain, presenters Ed Balls and Richard Arnold recreated Harry Styles' viral kiss from Saturday Night Live live on air. The moment occurred during a discussion about Styles' recent hosting appearance on the American sketch show, where he addressed claims of "queerbaiting" by planting a kiss on cast member Ben Marshall.
Inspired by Harry Styles' Monologue
Harry Styles, the former One Direction star, made headlines over the weekend for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live. He joked about accusations of "queerbaiting," a term used to describe celebrities who hint at being part of the LGBTQ+ community without confirming their sexuality. Styles remarked, "Back then, people seemed to pay a lot of attention to the clothes I was wearing, something called queerbaiting," referring to his previous appearances on the show. Later, he kissed Ben Marshall and quipped, "Now that's queerbaiting!"
Live On-Air Recreation
After discussing this TV moment on Good Morning Britain on Monday, 16 March 2026, Ed Balls was seen pretending to brush his teeth, prompting co-host Susanna Reid to ask, "You were just leaning forward, Ed. What are you doing?" Despite Reid's horrified reaction, Richard Arnold encouraged Balls, saying, "I thought you were going in for one. Shall we give them what they want?" The pair then shared a loud, lip-smacking kiss on the lips, leaving Reid staring in disbelief.
Following the kiss, Balls commented, "Lip-smackingly good. That is what's known as Susanna Reid baiting." Arnold added, "Exactly. I'll leave you with a class act in the meantime." This lighthearted moment added to Balls' history of creating cringeworthy TV incidents, such as recreating Psy's "Gangnam Style" dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2016 and accidentally kicking Reid's head during a segment on plane seating in 2024.
Susanna Reid's Reaction and Aftermath
Speaking about the head-kicking incident two years later, Reid admitted she "was cross" with Balls at the time. She told The Telegraph, "Honestly, no lasting damage. Although my eyesight did go blurry for about 20 minutes." Her reaction to the kiss was similarly stunned, highlighting the unpredictable nature of live television.
Harry Styles' SNL Appearance
Styles served as both host and musical guest for Saturday Night Live last weekend. In his monologue, he poked fun at himself and took a shot at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying, "As a British man who spent a lot of his life in the public eye, I can assure you, there's something nice about being boring. It's better than the alternative." An image of Mountbatten-Windsor in a police car following his arrest last month was displayed onscreen, adding a satirical edge to the performance.
The recreation by Balls and Arnold on Good Morning Britain showcases how viral moments from entertainment can spark spontaneous and entertaining interactions on morning TV, blending humor with current pop culture trends.
