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WATCH: Harry Styles Recreates Original ‘X-Factor’ Audition As He Closes 30-Night Residency

By Méabh Keaveney
07/11/2026
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Harry Styles sent fans into a frenzy during his Madison Square Garden show on Friday night when he stepped on stage dressed as his 16-year-old self, recreating the outfit he famously wore for his The X Factor audition in 2010.

 

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Harry paid tribute to the moment that launched his career, sporting a grey cardigan layered over a white T-shirt, paired with a scarf, brown chinos and even an X Factor audition number pinned to his chest.

Fully embracing the nostalgic throwback, he performed Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely, the very song he sang during his first audition, earning a spot in the next round of the competition.

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The crowd's excitement grew even more when Harry joked, "I work in a bakery," referencing the part-time job he held as a teenager, a detail he famously shared with the judges during his audition.

But the X Factor-inspired costume wasn't his only Halloween look of the evening. The former One Direction star later transformed into legendary rocker Elvis Presley, while his band and dancers joined in on the fun by dressing up as different versions of Harry from various stages of his career.

 

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Adding to the star-studded atmosphere, actress Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, was spotted in the audience.

Harry's partner, Zoë Kravitz, was also seen enjoying the show, wearing devil horns and a striking all-red outfit as she danced and sang along from the crowd. The pair have been linked since 2025, with Zoë previously admitting that the intense public interest in their relationship can sometimes feel overwhelming.

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Harry is currently touring the world with his Together, Together tour and is set to perform a string of dates across Australia before wrapping up the year.

In Summer 2027, its finally Irelands turn as the Together, Together tour comes to Dublin.

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Written by Méabh Keaveney

Méabh is an intern with Classic Hits Radio from the University of Galway. She is excited to spend the next three months gaining hands-on experience in radio as part of her undergraduate degree.

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