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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ibiza Final Boss looks unrecognisable years before viral 'Turkey teeth' fame
Jack Kay, the viral sensation known as the 'Ibiza Final Boss', is barely recognisable in an amazing throwback photo that shows his pre-fame appearance. It's difficult to picture the 26 year old from Newcastle without his iconic 'Lego' haircut, shiny 'Turkey teeth', and trademark oversized sunglasses. However, a recently revealed snap has given fans a glimpse of Jack's look before he became an Ibiza legend. In the unearthed picture, a youthful Jack is seen having a pint with his mates, and it's quite a challenge to spot him among the group of lads. The party-goer, who shot to fame for his 'Battle of Hastings' bob while busting moves in Ibiza, is casually draped over a friend as they strike a pose in front of a fruit machine. Jack is sporting a simple short back and sides hairstyle, a far cry from the medium skin fade that he's known for after a TikTok video of him dancing racked up over 26 million views. The timing of the photo, shared with The Mirror and the Daily Star, is uncertain, but Jack looks to be in his late teens. Another more recent photo shows him with defined facial hair and a longer top, yet still not quite at his ultimate Ibiza Boss level, reports the Mirror. Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay looks completely different in old snaps. (Image: Supplied) Jack, second from right, pictured with pals before mastering his iconic style (Image: Supplied) This comes as "Boss fever" sweeps through Ibiza. Jack has capitalised on his viral fame by organising nightclub tours on the island and has even been spotted shooting a quick video with the infamous adult entertainer Bonnie Blue. He's reportedly set to launch a music career, aiming to elevate his fame even further. Jack has featured on a new dance track that dropped on Spotify this week, following his signing with a management team. In other news, a die-hard fan has inked a tattoo of his face on their leg, and an artist in Nottingham has crafted a mural of Jack near a skatepark. Jack became an overnight sensation after Zero Six West Ibiza shared a TikTok video of him grooving at a club in a chain and black tank top, beverage in hand. The clip went viral, racking up millions of views and spawning countless memes and jokes. Brands like Greggs and EasyJet quickly jumped on the bandwagon, creating marketing spoofs of the meme, and he earned the nickname "Ibiza Final boss", alluding to the ultimate challenge in a video game. Jack's social media presence has exploded, now boasting over 120,000 followers on Instagram and more than 800,000 likes on TikTok. But it's not all 'eat sleep, rave repeat' for the Geordie bloke; there seems to be a bit of strife in his personal life. He's said to be struggling to keep his relationship with his stunning girlfriend Alisha Cook afloat, as she 'dumped' him due to his partying antics. The 'split' is said to have occurred while Jack was in Ibiza, just before his sudden leap to fame. Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay looks completely different in old snaps The Geordie raver is reportedly fighting to save his relationship with Alisha Cook. (Image: Instagram) It's believed that Jack had been "skating on thin ice" with Alisha even before the trip to Ibiza, which ultimately pushed their relationship to breaking point. A pal of Jack spilled the beans to Mail Online, revealing: "Alisha called it off when Jack went to Ibiza with the lads. They'd been together for almost a year, and he was living at her place, but things hadn't been right for months." The mate dished out more details, saying: "His car is still on her drive, she threw all his clothes in the back of it. She doesn't want him around anymore. She's had inklings that something was not right for a while. She just wants to wash her hands of him. Alisha is so beautiful. No one is quite sure what she saw in him." Despite the fiery 'split', it seems the pair have smooched and made up as Jack's fame took a sudden leap. Alisha dropped a hefty hint that they're an item again with her TikToks last week, where she dubbed herself as his girlfriend. In a cheeky video titled "POV: ya boyfriend's now known as Ibiza Final Boss", Alisha and Jack appear quite cosy, hinting at a possible patch-up. These videos have since gone private, stirring up even more gossip; however, a confidant of Jack's has confirmed the duo are trying to make it work once more. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ibiza Final Boss frenzy reaches new heights as fan gets outrageous tattoo
Jack Kay, the Brit dubbed the 'Ibiza Bob' is living his best life on the White Isle after finding viral fame - and one fan has taken their obsession to new heights The Ibiza Final Boss is lapping up his overnight fame with new music, plans for a tour and raves alongside bikini-clad women. The Newcastle lad, real name Jack Kay, skyrocketed to viral stardom after a video of him clubbing in Ibiza spread like wildfire, all thanks to his 'Battle of Hastings' bob-style haircut. After racking up millions of views on TikTok, the party lad swiftly became a meme in his own right. Companies like easyJet and Currys even jumped on the bandwagon, offering Ibiza Final Boss-inspired deals and stunts. And the 'Ibiza Bob' frenzy shows no sign of slowing down as Jack's bowl cut has now been inked on someone's skin forever. It comes as the raver launches his own music career with cheeky song lyrics. The wild ink features Jack's iconic bob, huge shades and signature beard along with 'Ibiza Final Boss' scrawled above his barnet. Jack's portrait sits just above another tattoo of Harvey Price, Katie Price's son. The owner of the tattoo has yet to be revealed, but people are going wild over the dedication to the viral meme. A photo of the tattoo was shared on Facebook and people rushed to comment on the ink. Many tagged their pals in the post, jokingly asking if it was theirs, while one commented: "I actually thought he had a beret on and not his hairstyle." Others noted his astonishing fame as one wrote: "He's doing seriously well from it tho." Another agreed as they added: "I reckon hes actually a f****** genuis." Shortly after going viral, Jack established his own official Instagram and TikTok profiles and was promptly signed by leading celebrity talent firm, Neon Management. And when it comes to his future, he has the potential to earn a whopping six figure sum. PR Mayah Riaz, of Mayah Media, told the Mirror: " He's got the holy trinity of viral success: that he's relatable, he popped up at the right time, and he's unintentionally hilarious. "The internet seems to love him. And in today's fame economy that kind of organic buzz can absolutely be cashed in on, if he plays it right." Despite becoming the Ibiza Final Boss overnight, the Geordie insisted he was a simple lad at heart. "Appreciate all the love and messages off everyone," he told his fans on social media after he went viral. "I will get back to everyone quick as I can it's just a lot for me to take in at the moment. I am just a normal person from Newcastle it's crazy stay locked in got some big news coming."
Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ibiza Final Boss launches music career with new song on Spotify
Ibiza Final Boss is on course to be 'minted' according to the producer of a new club track that samples his Geordie voice. The tune made with Carnao Beats and released on Spotify samples Jack Kay's patter over an bouncy techno beat. The 26-year-old's stock continues to rise after he went viral for his 'Battle of Hastings' bowl haircut, trimmed beard and huge sunglasses while clutching a drink and dancing on the Iberian party island. A TikTok clip trailing the music release turned the scene into Lego, with the raver throwing shapes under palm trees. The promo featured the Newcastle party animal saying, 'I'm the Ibiza Final Boss, Jack Kay, get to know.' One fan replied: 'From nothing to cultural icon overnight.' Another wagered: 'This will get him on Love Island.' Poking fun at the viral holidaymaker's haircut, another viewer wrote: 'Monastery of Sound!' But one TikTok user cautioned: 'You may laugh bloke is gonna be laughing all the way to the bank very soon.' Carnao Beats, a dance music artist from London who produced the track named 'Ibiza Final Boss', replied: 'He will be minted.' Jack, whose 'Final Boss' moniker comes from the world of gaming, has been living the high life since the clip of him dancing in Ibiza went viral. He has launched an account on the platform and on Instagram, where he already has 156,000 followers. The reveller's social presence could bring in brand partnerships, and has signed with the top talent agent Dave Read, who managed Love Island stars such as Joey Essex. Greggs has shared a meme of Jack as a gingerbread man and Currys has posted an image of the cultural figure as a Henry hoover. More Trending Living the high life, the overnight sensation has posted a picture of himself and his friends posing in front of a private jet, with the caption reading, 'Yes the boys.' Jack is also said to have caught the eye of producers on ITV2's Big Brother. Do you have a story you would like to share? Contact MORE: Man embraces heatwave by turning his back garden into Ibiza pool party pad MORE: Ibiza 'final boss' launches crypto and rides private jet to claim throne of party island MORE: Here's what's next for 'Ibiza's Final Boss' after 'capturing the zeitgeist'
