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X Factor star looks completely different after body transformation as he shows off new look at 69

X Factor star looks completely different after body transformation as he shows off new look at 69

The Irish Sun22-05-2025
X FACTOR legend Wagner has showcased a brand new look aged 69.
The retired PE teacher from Brazil, 69,
starred on
the ITV reality series
when the show entered its seventh instalment in 2010.
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X Factor legend Wagner has revealed a brand new look
Credit: Rex
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The Brazilian former PE teacher found fame on the singing show in 2013
Credit: Rex
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He stripped to a yellow gym vest to show off his ripped new look in an interview for FUBAR Radio
It was the same season that saw contestants such as Cher Lloyd,
One Direction
and Rebecca Ferguson compete for the winner's title
and, at the time, he sported shoulder-length locks and a striking black moustache.
Back in 2022, we reported how
And three years on, after his return to the UK, he has changed up his striking appearance.
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In a video interview for FUBAR Radio, he showcased his platinum blonde locks, still at their shoulder length, and in their natural waves.
While he's kept his moustache, it's now a natural silver shade and paired with a bushy beard.
Yet fans were left particularly distracted by his ripped physique, with Wagner giving a bicep curl to the camera for good measure.
His muscle definition could clearly be seen on his tattooed arms as he posed in a bright yellow vest.
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Wagner was chatting to FUBAR host Andrew White and told how he had returned to the UK in December.
Yet he admitted he "couldn't stand" living in Brazil so sold his hair transplant clinic back to the Da Vinci business.
The X Factor's Wagner offers his singing services with personalised video message service Stardm
Back in 2022, we told how Wagner was leaving his Birmingham home and coming out of retirement to start up the business.
At the time, he said: "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."
Speaking about his wife, who is 36 years his junior, he then added to
: "Once I die, (his wife) Lydia will communicate with the manager and I can die in peace now."
Wagner has also been selling custom videos to fans for just £10 - as he doesn't want to price anybody out.
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The Brazilian star reached the semi final stage of the reality series
Credit: Rex
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Wagner re-located back to Brazil in 2022 to start a hair transplant business but is now back in the UK
Credit: Refer to Source (Instagram)
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