Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIOMI HARRIS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 16:54 BST, 29 August 2026 | Updated: 16:59 BST, 29 August 2026
Harry Styles jokingly took a swipe at the body odour of his audience as he kicked off night two of his 30-date Madison Square Garden residency in New York.The 32-year-old's epic run at the iconic 20,000-capacity venue began on August 26, with performances to take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout.And proving how much banter he had with his adoring fans, Harry quipped: 'Smell those New York City armpits!' as he requested they put their hands in the air during a breathing exercise. In a clip shared to TikTok on Friday, the singer was seen urging his fans to take a deep inhale before he then made the quip about their armpits, leading to giggles from the audience.Taking a moment to pause, The Watermelon Sugar hitmaker, who was dressed to impress in a mustard sweater, black blazer and yellow trousers, then shared a positive message.He said into his mic: 'Already, we're gonna dance today and tonight we're gonna sing together, we're gonna share this moment together.' Harry Styles jokingly took a swipe at the body odour of his audience as he kicked off night two of his 30-date Madison Square Garden residency in New York [pictured on night one] Proving how much banter he had with his adoring fans, Harry quipped: 'Smell those New York City armpits!' as he requested they put their hands in the air during a breathing exerciseFans were quick to comment on the video, which was captioned: 'No way Harry said this,' with some shocked at his words while others saw the funny side. They penned: 'When he did Love On Tour in LA he thought the pit was so stinky that he gave out free deodorant from Dove. LOL''The way the arms went down in the back'; 'What’s his problem''Nice way to insult your fans'; 'He did this in Amsterdam too, it's actually so funny lmao''The way I'm bringing extra deodorant with me because I'm gonna be DANCING.' It comes after Harry surprised fans with a touching tribute to the late Dolly Parton on the first night of his Madison Square Garden residency on Wednesday.The former One Direction star made sure to honour the legendary country singer as he took to the stage following the news of her death. It was announced on Tuesday that the 9 To 5 singer had died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer.And Harry took a moment to pay his respects to Dolly as he told fans: 'I just want to say thank you to all the musicians over the years that have inspired me. Dolly thank you so much.' His band then began playing I Will Always Love You alongside the 1974 track with Dolly singing as Harry encouraged fans to sing along. Fans were quick to comment on the video, which was captioned: 'No way Harry said this', with some shocked at his words while others saw the funny side It comes after Harry surprised fans with a touching tribute to the late Dolly Parton on the first night of his Madison Square Garden residency on Wednesday Harry's 30 shows at MSG mark his only US performances this year with the singer joined by musician and DJ Jamie xx as his support. The run will conclude on October 31. Harry has been celebrating the release of his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, with a huge world tour.His 12-night run in London made history as the longest-ever Wembley residency by a solo artist.Throughout the entire residency, Harry was joined by country music legend Shania Twain, who served as the support act.Harry announced a seven-city global residency, called Together, Together, at the start of the year.He will be making 50 stops in Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York City – including 30 nights alone at Madison Square Garden – Melbourne and Sydney from May through December in 2026.
