Soapstar looks unrecognizable as she shaves off her famous locks, but can you guess who she is?

A soap opera star looked unrecognizable as she shaved off her famous locks to undergo a hair transplant on Thursday.

The actor could be seen sitting in a hairdressing chair in Istanbul, Turkey, with his newly bald head on full display with surgical marker written into his scalp.

Since appearing in his most recognizable role, this actor has made a name for himself in the West End and has also toured with his own band, but can you guess who he is?

That’s how it is! I’m Lee Mead from Casualty.

The 41-year-old actor is best known for his role as Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern in the medical drama and its spin-off series Holby City.

Since starring in the series, Lee has played Billy Flynn in Chicago, and the show embarked on a UK national tour.

In photos shared to his Instagram, Lee wore a barber’s gown and smiled sheepishly as his long locks were shaved.

On screen: That’s right! It’s Casualty’s Lee Mead, best known for his role as Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern on the medical drama.

Gone! In photos shared to Instagram of her, Lee wore a barber’s gown and smiled sheepishly as his long locks were shaved (pictured in June 2022, right).

It comes after Lee said he hasn’t earned a penny this year after his job opportunities were thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The actor revealed that he had plays and cruises scheduled for this year, however, they were all canceled due to the global crisis that hit in March.

The West End star admitted to the Sun that he regrets leaving Holby three months before covid-19 hit, because it would give him a steady income.