Strictly Come Dancing champion Bill Bailey has dramatically changed his look, leaving his former dance partner Oti Mabuse and fans in shock.
Bill, who won the 2020 series of Strictly with Oti, is famous for his long hair and goatee. However, the 59-year-old comedian and musician has now opted for a buzzcut, shaving off his long locks.
Bailey revealed his new look in an Instagram post to his 355,000 followers, captioning it, “Had a bit of a trim for the summer.” The post quickly garnered reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Among the commenters was actress Dawn French, who exclaimed, “May I just say…. PHWOAR!” Another follower humorously suggested, “I’m fairly sure that this is one of the signs of the apocalypse.” A different fan remarked, “I have never been so shook by a haircut. Suits you, but also now questioning my entire existence. Who even am I without Bill Bailey’s long hair?”
Bill’s former Strictly partner, Oti Mabuse, was also taken aback by his new look. “I still cannot believe this!!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE,” she commented. Bill responded, “I thought about it for our Strictly adventure but in the end, there was a lot more to think about!!”
The reaction to Bill’s transformation highlights his long hair’s iconic status in British light entertainment. His new appearance marks a significant change for the star, whose hair had become a trademark over the years.
