Robert Copsey of Digital Spy said 'the cheeky lyrics, bouncy pop-rock melody and singalong chorus feel like an obvious but reassuringly safe option for this year's official Comic Relief single', concluding that it was 'predictable but undeniably fun'. The single received mixed reviews from music critics. A spokesperson told The Daily Mirror, 'It is very disappointing that the song has been leaked and we are currently investigating the matter.' Ahead of its release, an early version of the song leaked online to the dismay of One Direction and Syco Music.
