British pop icon Harry Styles has been awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter Badge following his historic, record-breaking concert run at Wembley Stadium.
- Prestigious Honour: The Gold Blue Peter Badge is the highest accolade awarded by the long-running BBC children’s programme, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and inspired young viewers.
- Wembley Milestone: The presentation took place backstage during Styles’ twelfth consecutive show at Wembley Stadium, a milestone that recently earned him a official Guinness World Record for the longest solo musical residency at the iconic venue.
- Exclusive Broadcast: Fans can watch the full surprise presentation and interview on CBBC and BBC iPlayer this Friday, featuring letters from viewers and filmed on location at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament.
Presented by show host Shini Muthukrishnan, Styles joins an elite group of musical icons who have received the gold-plated emblem, including Madonna, Ed Sheeran, and Sir Paul McCartney. The award celebrates both his chart-topping career and his ongoing impact as a creative role model for British youth.
Watch Harry Styles being given a Gold Blue Peter Badge
Reflecting on the honour backstage, Styles shared how much the childhood staple meant to him.
“I grew up watching Blue Peter and I never thought I would get one of these…This might be my proudest achievement.”
The singer also took a moment to share some words of encouragement directly with the young audience at home.
“If you are watching Blue Peter, I wish you luck in all your future endeavours, keep dreaming, and treat people with kindness”