Pete Wicks has left many Strictly Come Dancing viewers doing a double take after showing off a jaw-dropping new hairstyle.
The former Towie star, 35, is competing on the current season of the long-running BBC series alongside Jowita Przystał.
Last week the pair impressed with a lively samba to the theme song from 1997 comedy film, George of the Jungle, during the show’s popular Movie Week.
This week they were tasked with taking on a quickstep.
But before they even took to the dancefloor, Pete’s appearance left many shocked.
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When the celebrities and their dancers were introduced at the start of the show, Pete ran down the stairs, with his trademark locks nowhere to be seen.
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Instead, his hair was styled into a quiff, which many viewers couldn’t help but comment on.
‘PETE’S HAIR?!’ Emily exclaimed when posting on X.
Fiona sahred: ‘Pete nailed it. Mesmerised by the hair.’
‘Pete Wicks straight out of Grease!’ Karen added.
Pete’s new look was later shown when he performed, wearing a 50s style getup for his performance, which was set in a tattoo parlour while the song Town Called Malice by The Jam was played.
Their routine also ended with a hilarious nod to Craig Revel Horwood, with Pete lifting up his shirt to show a fake tattoo of Craig’s face holding a paddle with a score of 10.
The response to their dance was also a far cry from the first week, with Pete and Jowita picking up a score of 29 from the judges.
Craig gave a rare compliment, telling him ‘well done’, while Motsi Mabuse said she ‘really liked this John Travolta vibe’.
Meanwhile head judge Shirley Ballas said: ‘Your technical quality is now starting to get better. I love the smouldering look between the two of you…you sir are improving week upon week.’
Commenting after the show, Jowita wrote on Instagram: ‘Sooooo proud of you !!!! My Danny Zuko.’
Many others praised the performance.
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‘Pete’s best Dance yet! This is what I’ve been waiting for from him, loved it,’ Sasha shared.
‘Pete is what Strictly is all about for me❤️ His progression and improvement in 4 weeks is extraordinary. Jowita is an absolute goddess on the dance floor, and is a phenomenal teacher . Just imagine how amazing he will be in another 4 weeks,’ Bear wrote.
Many others commented on how much the reality star had improved since the show began a few weeks ago.
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Strictly Come Dancing continues next Saturday at 6.20pm on BBC One.
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