Fame Academy star Carrie Grant has unveiled a dramatic new hairstyle, moving away from her signature look. The 60-year-old singer and vocal coach debuted a bright red wolf-cut merged with a mullet, telling fans she 'needed a change' and felt 'stuck with a haircut'.
A Bold Transformation
Carrie, known for her trademark bright red bob since her early fame in the noughties, encouraged her followers to 'try something new', noting that hair can always be grown out if the style is not to their liking. Sharing a video of her new locks on Instagram, she thanked her stylists Helen Timofti and Brooke from Four London for the confidence boost, adding that the wolf-cut came in stages to avoid shock.
Fan Reactions
Fans and fellow celebrities were quick to compliment the new look. Spice Girls star Mel C commented: 'You look amazing, I love it xxx.' Liz McClarnon-Cho wrote: 'Carrie! You look wicked!' Another follower said: 'It looks stunning Carrie.'
Career Highlights
Carrie is best known for her role as a judge on the BBC reality show Fame Academy, which aired from October to December 2002. The first season was won by David Sneddon, with live shows hosted by former couple Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty. She also worked on the second season in 2003, as well as Pop Idol and the children's series Carrie and David's Popshop alongside her husband, David Grant.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Carrie and David Grant married in 1989 and have four children: Olive (30, who uses they/them pronouns), Tylan (23), Arlow (19), and Nathan (15, adopted as a baby). Carrie was diagnosed with autism in 2023 and has spoken about being neurodivergent, noting that all her children are also neurodivergent in different ways. The couple have become vocal advocates for better support for children with special educational needs (SEN) and their parents, urging the UK government to take action.
Early Career
Carrie first gained fame as a singer in the pop group Sweet Dreams in 1983, representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. She has also appeared on The One Show, Sports Relief's And They're Off!, and Hollyoaks.
