BBC Breakfast co-host Sally Nugent seemed a bit surprised by Mark Owen 's appearance during an interview earlier this morning, in which he was seen sporting a moustache.
The singer-songwriter, 50, appeared on the BBC show to promote his new album Land of Dreams, which is his fifth solo release outside of his work with Take That.
He spoke to Sally, 51, and co-host Jon Kay, 52, about his career but the musician drew attention for his facial hair - looking very different from his early days in the band.
His more recent look was addressed by Sally during the interview, with her commenting at one point: "Actually, you look different. The moustache; how long's that been there?"
Mark responded to the journalist on the show: "It's been there for about four years probably. It started off as a beard and then my beard goes a bit patchy on [one] side."
Discussing another issue that arose from having a beard, he said that they "can get a bit sweaty on tour," revealing he ditched his for a Take That tour a few years ago.
Mark - who co-wrote songs on his new album, which was released last week - continued by explaining: "So then it became a moustache and it sort of stuck."
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The father-of-three however said his children aren't keen on it, saying: "My children keep threatening to clip it off." He said that he's warned them that he can't get rid of it now.
Explaining his reasoning for wanting to keep the moustache, he commented: "I've done my artwork. I can't change the look! I've done the video. I can't change my look now."
The facial hair didn't go unnoticed by viewers, with one person - who got his name wrong - tweeting: "Can't stop looking at Mike Owens moustache #BBCBreakfast".
Others expressed surprise over his appearance, with one writing: "Good Lord, what's happened to Mark Owen?" Another wasn't sure if it was him, asking: "Was that Mark Owen?"
Land of Dreams was released last week and includes the singles You Only Want Me, Are You Looking for Billy? and Magic. It was released through record label BMG.
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