BBC Breakfast co-host Sally Nugent was gave the impression to be stunned by Mark Owen 's interview on at the moment's present, as he was seen sporting a moustache.
The 50-year-old Take That star appeared on the BBC present to advertise his new album Land of Goals, which is his fifth solo launch outdoors of his work with the band. Mark joined Sally, 51, and co-host Jon Kay, 52, about his profession however the musician drew consideration for his facial hair - trying very totally different from his early days within the band.
His newer look was addressed by Sally through the interview, together with her commenting at one level: "Truly, you look totally different. The moustache; how lengthy's that been there?" Mark responded: "It has been there for about 4 years in all probability. It began off as a beard after which my beard goes a bit patchy on [one] facet."
Discussing one other difficulty that arose from having a beard, he mentioned that they "can get a bit sweaty on tour," revealing he ditched his for a Take That tour a couple of years in the past. Mark - who co-wrote songs on his new album, which was launched final week - continued by explaining: "So then it turned a moustache and it kind of caught."
The daddy-of-three nevertheless mentioned his youngsters aren't eager on it, saying: "My youngsters maintain threatening to clip it off." He mentioned that he is warned them that he cannot eliminate it now. Explaining his reasoning for wanting to maintain the moustache, he commented: "I've executed my art work. I am unable to change the look! I've executed the video. I am unable to change my look now."
The facial hair did not go unnoticed by viewers, with one individual - who acquired his title fallacious - tweeting: "Cannot cease Mike Owens moustache #BBCBreakfast". Others expressed shock over his look, with one writing: "Good Lord, what's occurred to Mark Owen?" One other wasn't certain if it was him, asking: "Was that Mark Owen?"
Land of Goals was launched final week and contains the singles You Solely Need Me, Are You On the lookout for Billy? and Magic. It was launched via document label BMG.
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