X Factor fans 'fancy' Wagner as he unveils bulging muscles in unrecognisable makeover

Unforgettable X Factor finalist Carrilho, who made waves back in 2010, has emerged with a striking new look at age 69 - and fans can't quite believe their eyes.

The Brazilian-born former PE teacher, who became a fan favourite during the show’s seventh season alongside stars like , Cher Lloyd and Rebecca Ferguson, was instantly recognisable for his flowing dark hair and signature black moustache.

Despite finishing in the quarter-finals, he made a lasting impression as the show’s oldest finalist that year. Fast-forward to 2025, and Wagner is back in the spotlight - but this time with a makeover that’s turning heads.

After spending time abroad, the eccentric performer has returned to the UK and appeared in a recent video interview with FUBAR Radio host Andrew White, where he revealed his revamped appearance.

Gone is the jet-black colour of his famous mane - in its place, a head of platinum blonde hair that still hangs past his shoulders. His moustache remains, now silver and accompanied by a full, bushy beard.

However, it was Wagner’s unexpected physical transformation that caught fans most off guard. The former star is now incredibly toned and has tattoos covering his muscular arms.

Wagner further showed off his new gym-honed physique by performing a bicep curl during the segment - which naturally, had fans in disbelief.

The X Factor favourite shared that he had returned to the UK in December, having grown weary of life in Brazil. “I couldn’t stand living in Brazil,” he told the host, explaining that he sold his hair transplant clinic, which he had previously launched under the Da Vinci business name.

When he originally announced the move back in 2022, Wagner explained: “I love it here but I am going to Brazil to start a hair transplant business. I’m living proof that hair transplants work.

"I had mine eight years ago and I haven’t lost anything. I lose more from the beard than my head. I’m going to be making so much money I’ll be coming back to the UK. I’m only a flight away."

His return to the UK appears to have been more than just a relocation and instead seems to be a full blown reinvention. Alongside his physical transformation, Wagner has also been connecting with fans in a new way, offering personalised video messages for £10. "I don’t want to price anybody out," he said.

He also briefly touched on his personal life, referencing his much-younger wife Lydia. In a previous interview with The , he mused: “Once I die, Lydia will communicate with the manager and I can die in peace now.”

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