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Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wagner fans floors by transformation as he looks unrecognisable after makeover
X Factor contestant Wagner, who took part in the seventh season, has resurfaced with a surprising new image and lifestyle after relocating to the UK after growing weary of Brazil Unforgettable X Factor finalist Wagner 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 One Direction, 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 X Factor 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 Mirror, he mused: 'Once I die, Lydia will communicate with the manager and I can die in peace now.'
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
X Factor star looks completely different after body transformation as he shows off new look at 69
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 X Factor legend Wagner has revealed a brand new look Credit: Rex 5 The Brazilian former PE teacher found fame on the singing show in 2013 Credit: Rex 5 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. Wagner, who was notoriously known as the oldest finalist, was eliminated in the quarter final but not before he showed off his striking look complete with beard and open-button shirts. Back in 2022, we reported how Wagner had re-located overseas so he could "die in peace." And three years on, after his return to the UK, he has changed up his striking appearance. 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. 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 The Mirror: "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. 5 The Brazilian star reached the semi final stage of the reality series Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
X Factor star looks completely different after body transformation as he shows off new look at 69
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. 5 X Factor legend Wagner has revealed a brand new look Credit: Rex 5 The Brazilian former PE teacher found fame on the singing show in 2013 Credit: Rex 5 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. read more x factor 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. Most read in Reality 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. 5 The Brazilian star reached the semi final stage of the reality series Credit: Rex 5 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)
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
X Factor star looks completely different after body transformation as he shows off new look at 69
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. 5 5 5 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. Wagner, who was notoriously known as the oldest finalist, was eliminated in the quarter final but not before he showed off his striking look complete with beard and open-button shirts. Back in 2022, we reported how Wagner had re-located overseas so he could "die in peace." And three years on, after his return to the UK, he has changed up his striking appearance. 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. 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 The Mirror: "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. 5 5
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
X Factor star Wagner reveals his jaw-dropping transformation after returning to the UK following failed hair transplant business in Brazil
X Factor icon Wagner Fiuza-Carrilhohas has revealed his jaw-dropping transformation, 15 years after rising to fame on the iconic ITV show. The singer, 69, rose to fame thanks to his outlandish performance style, and earned a huge army of fans which saw him reach week eight of the competition. Despite moving back to his native Brazil, Wagner has now returned to the UK after his attempts to launch a hair transplant business failed. And despite being on the cusp of his 70th birthday, the performer showed off his new ripped physique in an interview for FUBAR Radio. Chatting to host Andrew White, Wagner spoke about his decision to return to the UK, saying: 'I went to Brazil for 22 months, and I came back in December, I went there to open a Vinci hair clinic franchise. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'A hair transplant plant clinic, but I couldn't stand living there. And my original plan, it was to have the clinic there and run it from here. It wouldn't work. 'I would have to be there. So I sold it back to the Da Vinci hair clinic in friendship with the owner, a good friend of mine, and I'm back.' In 2010, Wagner became famous overnight when he auditioned for series seven of The X Factor and made it all the way to the quarter final as part of the over 28s category under judge Louis Walsh. The singer was loved for combining classic songs into one memorable performance, such as She Bangs and Love Shack. He eventually eliminated in the quarter final, finishing in sixth place after losing the sing-off to fellow category member Mary Byrne. Wagner, whose hobbies are body building kand karate, goes to the gym six or seven days a week. In a recording of his interview, Wagner also showed off his impressive new grey beard, revealning it helps him to hide from fans. He said: 'It gives me a break, because it takes them a while to spot me if I have only the moustache. Oh, people beep the horn in the cars, and everybody says, Wagner, Wagner, wherever I go, which is lovely. Despite moving back to his native Brazil , Wagner has now returned to the UK after his attempts to launch a hair transplant business failed (pictured with his two children) 'But at the same time, as I aged, and I don't like my neck, although I work out, I thought, this is the best makeup I can have. So, when people then say, are you Wagner? And then I say joking, I'm Wagner's dad.' The performer went onto discuss the downfall of The X Factor, with the show shelved by ITV bosses in 2018 in the wake of declining ratings. He explained: 'Everybody's on their phones scrolling, and nobody pays attention to TV anymore. And that's one of the reasons why the X Factor finished. 'Yeah, the other reason was people stopped buying records, and they couldn't have any prize to offer to the winner anymore. 'So, joining the impossibility of offering a substantial prize to a winner and the drop in in viewings. It's finished. 'Nowadays, people might have millions of views on you, on YouTube or on TikTok, but they walk on the streets and nobody recognises them. So what I've achieved, well, it can no longer be achieved.' Wagner and his partner Lydia met in December 2010 at a gig in Dudley, weeks after he was voted out of The X Factor at the quarter-final stage. Despite their 36-year age gap, the performer insists he isn't bothered by the different because his 'spirit doesn't get old.' Wagner has continued to perform gigs since his X Factor stint 12 years earlier, and also earned extra income through personalised video messages. He said that he believes he kickstarted the personalised message craze through sites such as Cameo, after Lydia suggested he start charging fans for clips. He also revealed that he is still in touch with many former X Factor contestants, including Sam Bailey, Mary Byrne, Rebecca Ferguson and Tracy Cohen, and has even kept a pair of sunglasses given to him by One Direction's Zayn Malik.
