Bradley Walsh was left speechless at Shaun Wallace's new look on today's episode of The Chase.
ITV has started broadcasting new episodes of the popular game-show this week - after airing repeats for the majority of the year.
Dave, Bella, Kieron and Lisa-Jane were the latest contestants to test their wits against one of Britain's best quiz brains to try and win a cash prize.
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Shaun Wallace was the Chaser standing in their way on Thursday's episode in what was his first appearance of the new season.
And Bradley Walsh was forced to do a double-take as the 61-year-old barrister made his way to the podium sporting a new beard.
He said: "What have you come as? You're no longer the Dark Destroyer.
"Honestly, he's supposed to be menacing, but he's like your favourite uncle now."
Fans of the show on Twitter were similarly floored by The Chaser's new look.
One user said: "OMG SHAUN WALLACE HAD A BEARD."
Another added: "I had to do a double take at the TV. That beard looks good on The Dark Destroyer."
A third commented: "Shaun has a new look. Loving the beard."
A fourth said: "Loving the beard sir #thechase silver fox."
The host continued to make references to Shaun's new look .as he called him 'old furry face' and wore a fake moustache at points during the episode.
Dave, Bella and Lisa-Jane all defeated The Chaser in the head-to-heads to compete for £12,000 in The Final Chase.
The team built up 14 steps, but were caught by The Dark Destroyer with 17 seconds remaining.
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and ITVHub.
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