The pair met while auditioning for music competition show, The X Factor. Although Thirlwall is primarily known for winning as a member of Little Mix in 2011, she initially auditioned the year prior. At that time, a young Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and the late Liam Payne nearly swept the competition as One Direction.

Don't worry — the One Direction alum later apologized. Some Wattpad writers have just been vindicated: it turns out that Little Mix alum Jade Thirlwall once had a short-lived romance with One Direction's Harry Styles.

Jade Thirlwall recalled Harry Styles cutting off all communication amid One Direction’s rising success on 'X Factor' on the Jan. 20, episode of 'The Louis Theroux Podcast'

A possible romantic relationship between Jade Thirlwall and Harry Styles went in the wrong direction, according Thirlwall.

Don't worry -- the One Direction star apologized later.

Say it ain't so! Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall has opened up about her brief liaison with Harry Styles – and its unfortunate end.