X Factor legend Chico, 52, looks unrecognizable as he shows off his striking haircut
X Factor legend Chico Slimani looked unrecognizable on Good Morning Britain on Friday as he transformed his look with a striking hairstyle.
The 52-year-old performer turned wellness guru showed off his latest locks as he sported long black braids that stretched past his shoulders.
During a conversation with Patrick Dempsey, named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” about whether it’s okay to “objectify men,” Chico wore a black hat and tightly woven braids.
Viewers would be forgiven if they didn’t recognize the 52-year-old when he made a messy short in 2005 as he shot to fame on ITV show The X Factor.
During this time, he coined the slogan, “It’s Chico Time!” and became extremely popular with fans.
New look: X Factor legend Chico Slimani looked worlds away from his X Factor days in 2005 (pictured) on Good Morning Britain on Friday as he transformed his look with a striking hairdo
Daring: The performer turned wellness guru showed off his latest locks as he wore long black braids that went past his shoulders
New: Chico chatted with Patrick Dempsey, named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People Magazine, about whether it’s okay to ‘objectify men’, Chico wore a black hat and tightly woven braids
Fans previously shared their delight at the star’s transformation when he appeared on This Morning with Wagner in February, sparking a series of funny memes.
They wrote: ‘Chico looks like Wednesday Addams #ThisMorning’; ‘Is that Wagner’; ‘looking great buddy #ThisMorning.’
Another wrote: ‘Are the braids attached to the hat or to his head?; ‘Chico looks like Pippa Longstocking’.
One said: ‘#ThisMorning Chico channels Little Bo Peep.’
It came after Chico showed off his rippling abs live on Good Morning Britain during another breakfast TV appearance in August.
During a debate about whether it is appropriate to wear only a bikini at an airport, he admitted that he usually goes topless in public.
The fun-loving star, who is married to Daniyela Rakic, lifted his top to show off his rock hard midriff.
On live TV, Chico asked GMB viewers: ‘Would you be offended if you saw that? It’s Chico time!’
Discussing ‘is beachwear only for the beach?’ with Afua Hagan, Chico insisted, “We’re so tense, we don’t know what’s right and now this is a fight!”
Chico then lifted his top to show off his six-pack and told viewers, “I think we should let it hang out.” Tell me, would you be offended if you saw that? It’s Chico time.’
Loving life: Fans were quick to comment on the transformation when he appeared on This Morning in February
Oh! It came after Chico showed off his rippling abs live on Good Morning Britain in August, during a debate over whether it was appropriate to wear only a bikini at an airport.
Cheeky! The fun-loving star, who shot to fame on ITV show X Factor in 2005, asked GMB viewers: ‘Would you be offended if you saw that? It’s Chico time!’
Afua insisted, “Chico is fine with doing that, but if I did it, the viewers would immediately turn off the television!”
When asked if he has shopped without wearing a top, he admitted: ‘Actually, I have. But that’s island life. I’m used to wearing a sarong and a hat and walking around topless.
‘It’s all about the place. Be respectful of the establishment. You don’t want to sweat over the vegetables. But if it’s a hot day…
The debate followed news that Kine-Chan, from Brazil, was banned from her flight when she arrived wearing only a bikini.
In 2015, Chico discussed his health in an interview, saying, “You could say I was a walking advertisement for health and fitness, as I have been doing some form of training my entire life, from martial arts to natural bodybuilding…
‘I used to give free advice to anyone who would listen, from nutrition to training tips, so it seemed like the next step to do it on a bigger scale.’
Unfortunately, back in 2018, Chico suffered suffered a massive stroke while driving his car in Bognor Regis.
Candid: Chico previously contacted The X Factor aftercare, claiming the show ‘uses and abuses’ aspiring singers
Chico previously fell out with The X Factor aftercare, claiming the show ‘uses and abuses’ aspiring singers.
The former goat herder said that while the show gave him a “platform” to do other things, he believes singers are “naive” if they think they would have a long career in the music industry.
He explained: ‘It gave me the opportunity to earn a good living. I’ve been all over the country entertaining the masses, so much has come from that.
“I can’t complain because I knew what it was again, they are using you, or abusing you, and you are using that platform to continue.”
Then he exclaimed, “They don’t care about you. You are a commodity, you are only as good as the money you will make from it. That is it.’
“You’re completely replaceable and like I said, it’s an assembly line. if you’re not going to do it, someone else will take your place to do it.”
An X Factor spokesperson told MailOnline at the time: ‘Duty of care to our contestants is of the utmost importance to us. We take wellbeing very seriously and have put measures in place to ensure it is supported.”
Since finding fame on X Factor, Chico has set up wellness retreats in Bali, Croatia and Portugal.