X Factor's unforgettable star, Chico Slimani, 52, has left fans gobsmacked with his dramatic new look.
The former singing sensation, now a fitness influencer, appeared on Good Morning Britain sporting long black braids and a matching hat, looking nothing like the Chico we remember from his X Factor days in 2005.
The Moroccan-born entertainer, who moved to the UK at 14, was part of a debate on GMB discussing actor Patrick Dempsey being named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive and whether it's alright to 'objectify men'.
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Chico, known for his wild antics on The X Factor, including jumping into Sharon Osbourne's pool during auditions, microphone in hand, looked completely different from his short choppy haircut days. Simon Cowell even dubbed him a 'born entertainer.'
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers were quick to share their thoughts on the star's return to TV - and his appearance. One user wrote: "Omg Chico Slimani from X Factor just made a bold hair transformation on GMB!"
Another said: "Who dug up Chico???" While a third wrote: "Is this the same guy from X Factor? He looks so different."
Chico joined the panel with Nicola McLean to talk about the sexiest man alive campaign and he stirred the pot among some viewers.
This isn't the first time Chico, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, has caused a stir on GMB. He previously surprised hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh by stripping off live on air during a debate on beachwear etiquette away from the beach.
Ben and Ranvir chatted about how parts of Italy and Spain have banned bikinis and bare chests in public places.
As he called Brits "uptight," he lifted his top and asked, "Tell your viewers, 'Would you be offended if you saw that?'"
Ben, Ranvir, and Afua couldn't help but laugh as Chico declared: "I'm 52-years-young and not a day over fabulous. I think we should let it all hang out."
Chico's abs display only sparked the debate further, with Afua adding: "It's fine for Chico to do that but if I did it everyone would switch off the television immediately."
Interrupting, Chico said: "This is the thing for me. You don't have to have a six-pack to be beautiful. I think it's about being your authentic self and being happy with your skin because beauty comes from within. Look at your smile!"
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