Strictly's Pete Wicks unrecognizable after epic hair transformation

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał performing on Strictly Come Dancing. — Strictly Come Dancing viewers were shocked to see Pete Wicks’ new look in the latest episode (Photo: BBC)

Pete Wicks left many Strictly Come Dancing viewers stunned after showing off a jaw-dropping new hairstyle.

The 35-year-old former Towie star is competing in the current season of the long-running BBC series alongside Jowita Przystał.

Last week, the duo impressed with a lively samba set to the theme song from 1997 comedy George of the Jungle during the show’s popular Movie Week.

This week they were tasked with taking a quick step.

But before they even hit the dance floor, 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, without seeing their signature hair.

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał on Strictly Come Dancing. — Her usual long hair was styled into a pompadour (Photo: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire)

Instead, her hair was styled into a pompadour, which many viewers couldn’t help but comment on.

‘PETE’S HAIR?!’ Emily exclaimed when posting to X.

‘Pete nailed it. Mesmerized by the hair,” Fiona shared.

‘Pete Wicks straight from Grease!’ Karen added.

Pete’s new look was later shown when he performed, wearing a 50s-style outfit for his performance, which was set in a tattoo parlor while The Jam’s song Town Called Malice was played.