It seems two of Britain and Ireland’s biggest music exports have quietly joined forces. Lewis Capaldi, the chart-topping Scottish singer behind the global smash Someone You Loved, has revealed that he’s secretly recorded a song with none other than Niall Horan — and he’s desperate for fans to hear it.

The unlikely revelation came during a U.S. radio interview, when Capaldi casually dropped the news that he and the former One Direction star had spent time in the studio together. “We did do a song together,” Lewis admitted with his trademark mix of honesty and humor. “I love it. It’s very good. But I would say that because I want him to release it — because I like the money.”

Known for his self-deprecating wit, the Scottish crooner didn’t hold back from poking fun at himself while also teasing what could be one of pop’s most anticipated collaborations. “We were in London with the same guys I wrote Someone You Loved with,” he explained. “They also wrote one of the songs on Niall’s first record and stuff with One Direction. So it all came together naturally.”

The idea of a Capaldi-Horan collaboration has already sent fans into overdrive. Both artists share a love for emotionally charged melodies and heartfelt lyrics — a blend that could easily produce another chart-topping anthem.

Capaldi, who just won Best Track at the Q Awards for his record-breaking single Someone You Loved, joked about his hopes for the unreleased track’s future. “It’s a good song. I don’t know if it will come out,” he confessed. “I hope it will. I really, really need the money.”

The candid remark drew laughter from fans and journalists alike — a reminder of why Capaldi remains one of the most refreshingly down-to-earth stars in the business. Despite his meteoric rise to fame, he’s never shied away from making light of his success.

His speech at the Q Awards was another example of his trademark humor. Taking the stage to collect his trophy, he quipped, “Music isn’t a competition… but I f***ing won.” The line instantly went viral, perfectly summing up his blend of confidence and comic timing.

Held at London’s iconic Roundhouse, the awards night also celebrated a host of other musical talents — with Stormzy taking home Best Solo Act and The 1975 being named Best Act in the World Today. But it was Capaldi’s one-liners and charm that once again stole the spotlight.

As for his rumored collaboration with Horan, neither singer has confirmed whether the song will appear on Niall’s next album — though Capaldi’s playful persistence might just do the trick. “If he doesn’t release it,” Lewis joked, “I might just leak it myself.”

Fans of both artists have been quick to imagine what the track might sound like: Niall’s smooth, radio-friendly pop layered with Lewis’s powerhouse vocals and raw emotion. If the chemistry between the two is anything like their friendship, the song could easily become a standout hit of 2025.

And while Capaldi insists he “needs the money,” it’s safe to say his career shows no signs of slowing down. With record-breaking singles, sold-out tours, and a collaboration with one of pop’s biggest names waiting in the wings, Lewis Capaldi seems to be doing just fine — even if he’s still the first to joke about being broke.

Whether the track ever sees the light of day remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain: when Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan finally drop their long-rumored duet, the pop world will be ready — and laughing.