Home and Away's Kate Ritchie wows with transformation 12 years after soap exit

Home and Away stunner Kate Richie left fans gobsmacked as she posted a snap of her new luscious locks.

The soap star looked unrecognisable as she took to Instagram to flaunt a radical new hairstyle that demanded attention.

Kate, who was better known for her role as Sally Fletcher on the soap, famously sported blonde shoulder-length tresses, until recently.

On the show, Sally had always rocked long raven locks opting for highlights later after she left the programme.

Going back to her roots, Kate opted for a change, switching her hair colour for a stylish brunette shade.

Kate radiated as she rocked a radical new hairdo that oozed appeal

Kate radiated as she rocked a radical new hairdo that oozed appeal (Image: Instagram)

The Australian star’s transformation seemed to be a total hit with fans, who compared her to the Duchess of Cambridge.

Smouldering for the camera, she beamed a smile while glancing straight into the camera lens to showcase her results.

Addressing fans she said: New hair “New hair #yeahyeah #tgim.”

Unsurpringly, fans flocked to the comments section to share their adoring praise.

(Image: five)

“Stunning Kate darker, looks so beautiful on you”, added one person.

“Look at you, your inner Kate Middleton is showing”, said another.

“Love, love, love – you look so young”, exclaimed a third.

While a fourth agreed: “This hairstyle is everything on you, wow.”

Kate recently opened up about motherhood, explaining that she’s on cloud nine as a mum and doesn’t want to put her daughter Mae down.

Speaking to Australian Women’s Weekly, she said: “My only fear is that I will become a complete hermit and never leave the house because I adore being with her.

“I want to spend every minute with her and talk to her.”

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk

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