Harry Styles sends Twitter over the edge following interview comment

Twitter is in overdrive after Harry Styles mentioned in an interview that gender wasn’t important when it comes to relationships, prompting rumours he may be bisexual.

However, fans of the One Direction singer are eager to let everyone know that he was clearly joking…

harry styles jokingly claims (as a joke) he doesn't care about gender in significant others but it was a Joke. he jokingly said that. Joke

— mand (@yestoleeds) November 5, 2014

Although many other fans aren't so sure…

someone at school today was like "OMG HARRY STYLES CAME OUT AS BI" i didn't know what to do i just stood there because i don't even know

— yawynne (@gelatoharry) November 5, 2014

Harry made the comments during a recent interview when he and bandmate Liam were asked about important traits in a potential girlfriend. Liam jokingly said: “Female – that’s a good trait” to which Harry replied: “Not that important.”

See the moment everyone is talking about at 2:26 in the video below. 

Speculation about his sexuality has been rampant since then but we’re sure if Harry wanted to announce his sexual preference he would – and if not then he won't!