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‘SNL’: Harry Styles debuts new song ‘Watermeon Sugar’ and rocks painted nails, stuns fans

David Oliver, USA TODAY Published 1:18 a.m. ET Nov. 17, 2019 CLOSE At the London premiere of war drama “Dunkirk,” One Direction’s Harry Styles jokes he might have peaked too soon and admits he isn’t sure about pursuing an acting career. (July 14) APHarry Styles performed new song “Watermelon Sugar” during his turn as both…

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Published on November 17, 2019

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David Oliver, USA TODAY
Published 1:18 a.m. ET Nov. 17, 2019

At the London premiere of war drama “Dunkirk,” One Direction’s Harry Styles jokes he might have peaked too soon and admits he isn’t sure about pursuing an acting career. (July 14)
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Harry Styles performed new song “Watermelon Sugar” during his turn as both host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” in which he was very much up for the challenge of pulling double duty.

Styles played a wide variety of characters during his hosting stint (in which he rocked painted nails) — from an expectant dad to an airline pilot, to a Sara Lee employee abusing the company’s Instagram account — and his rabid fans couldn’t help but praise the singer.

He played the human manifestation of a dog opposite Aidy Bryant, which at least one fan absolutely needed. “Never knew how much I needed to see Harry Styles transferring into a dog until now,” @_sarahefisher wrote.

never knew how much I needed to see Harry Styles transferring into a dog until now #HarryOnSNL pic.twitter.com/e3Fwex1HM8

— Sarah Fisher🦋🐠 (@_sarahefisher) November 17, 2019

Twitter user @NormanGoldenll wrote: “Harry Styles is actually so good at hosting ‘SNL.’ He puts in the effort, and this is the first episode in a while that has made me laugh.”

Not everyone was as enamored, of course. “Who is Harry Styles? Why does he dress so bad?” @IceColdColeman wrote.

Styles donned a bedazzled black suit during his performance of “Lights Up” earlier in the episode. He released the song earlier this year.

“This is so beautiful I’m glad I’m alive in the same era Harry Styles is out there doing this,” @harryfitirene wrote.

this is so beautiful i’m glad i’m alive in the same era harry styles is out there doing this pic.twitter.com/NkvQTR3CFr

— irene (@harryftirene) November 17, 2019

Styles’ new album “Fine Line” drops Dec. 13.

Elsewhere during the episode: ‘SNL’: Trump impeachment hearings get ‘Days of our Lives’ treatment

And more album details: Harry Styles reveals new album ‘Fine Line’ due in December after cryptic post stirs fans