The identity of Role Model’s new “Sally” had fans freaking out.
The latest celebrity to join the American singer-songwriter’s viral concert moment is a famous singer from One Direction.
Casting Niall Horan as his latest Sally, Role Model, whose real name is Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, sent fans into a frenzy at his sold-out show in London.
On Tuesday, November 4, the History hitmaker joined the former rapper at the Eventim Apollo, also known as the Hammersmith Apollo, where the lyrics of his song were performed, Sally, when the wine runs out.
Fan-made videos quickly took the internet by storm, with fans of both musicians flooding X (formerly Twitter) with enthusiastic responses.
One user raved: “The moment Niall Horan appeared as Sally [crying emoji] ROLE MODEL’s sold-out show in London just made history.”
“This has got to be the craziest crossover ever,” another commented, followed by a third who wrote: “Niall Horan as the base for sold out night 2 is unexpected elite level hype. What a moment [fire emoji].”
A fourth shouted: ‘What a moment! [sparkle emoji] Niall as Sally: London nights just became legendary! [shining star and musical note emoji].”
One clip showed the duo setting the stage on fire as the crowd roared with excitement.
When the two embraced at the end of their performance, the audience erupted in a deafening cheer, shouting at the top of their lungs.
For the unversed: Sally is a character from the Role Model song Sally, when the wine runs out from his 2024 album Kansas lake.
During the performance of this song, a celebrity or an avid fan is chosen to play the role of Sally as she dances on stage with the 28-year-old singer as part of a concert gimmick that has become a viral phenomenon.
Before Horan’s surprise appearance, Role Model has had many famous celebrities play Sally, including Kate Hudson, Hilary Duff and Natalie Portman.
