Wagner Carrilho, who shot to fame as a finalist on The X Factor back in 2010, has undergone a dramatic transformation at the age of 69 and fans can’t get enough17:18, 22 May 2025Wagner is completely unrecognisable.Carrilho, the unforgettable X Factor finalist who appeared on the show back in 2010, has resurfaced at the age of 69 with a dramatic new look.The Brazilian-born ex-PE teacher, who won over viewers during the show’s seventh series alongside stars such as One Direction, Cher Lloyd and Rebecca Ferguson, was instantly identifiable by his flowing dark locks and trademark black moustache.Despite only making it to the quarter-finals, he certainly left a mark as the oldest finalist that year. Fast forward to 2025 and Wagner is sporting a makeover that’s turning heads.After spending time overseas, the quirky entertainer has returned to the UK and unveiled his revamped look during a recent video chat with FUBAR Radio host Andrew White.Wagner flexed his impressive muscles for the interviewArticle continues belowHis famous jet-black hair is gone, replaced by a head of platinum blonde tresses that still cascade past his shoulders. His moustache is still there, but now silver and complemented by a full, bushy beard, reports the Mirror.However, it was Wagner’s surprising physical transformation that really took fans by surprise. The former X Factor star is now incredibly buff and sports tattoos all over his muscular arms.The X Factor icon has dyed all the hair on his head a bright platinum blonde(Image: More