Sarah Brightman is unrecognisable as she unveils striking new look on This Morning to discuss musical comeback and training to be a cosmonaut
She was first propelled into the limelight at just 16 years old, after joining Arlene Phillips' dance troupe Hot Gossip in 1976.
And making a musical comeback, Sarah Brightman was unrecognisable as she discussed her new album on This Morning on Monday.
The soprano singer, 58, is releasing new music after five years, but left fans stunned as she debuted a dramatically different look during her TV appearance.
Is that you, Sarah? Sarah Brightman was unrecognisable as she discussed her new album on This Morning on Monday
Having made a name for her age-defying looks over the years, viewers claimed Sarah looked unrecognisable, as she sported much lighter locks and a noticeably smooth visage.
The vocal talent was dressed in an all-black ensemble and sported a black choker around her neck, that boasted a large flower pendant, as well as a smokey eye.
Fans were quick to comment on Sarah's appearance, with one shocked viewer penning on Twitter: 'Is that really Sarah Brightman on #ThisMorning? Looks completely different I’d have never have recognised her.'
Back in the day: The soprano singer, 58, is releasing new music after five years, but left fans stunned as she debuted a dramatically different look during her TV appearance
Age-defying: Sarah has become known for her youthful appearance over the years (pictured above back in 2007)
Another added: 'I think Sarah Brightman looks great!! So what if she’s had a little help, good for her,' while one more mistook the star for Vicky Pattison, 30, as they added: 'Love Sarah Brightman, but I actually thought that was Vicky Pattinson at first.'
Sarah's TV interview appeared to leave some fans nostalgic, as one wrote: 'I used to love Sarah Brightman when she danced with Hot Gossip... many happy teenage memories there...'
She is most-known for her duet with Andrea Bocelli on 1996 hit Time To Say Goodbye, with the song topping the charts all over Europe and becoming an international success selling 12 million copies worldwide.
Dramatically different: Sarah sported much lighter locks and a noticeably smooth visage
Unrecognisable: Fans struggled to recognise the star in comparison to her earlier years in the limelight (pictured above)
Sarah first found fame within the West End and was cast in the 1981 production of Cats: The Musical, where she met her ex-husband Andrew Lloyd Weber.
She went on to star in The Phantom of the Opera, where she originated the role of Christine Daaé.
Turning her attentions back to music, Sarah is set to release her new album, titled HYMN, next month and embark on a world tour that will travel across five different continents in 2019.
Where it all began: Sarah first found fame within the West End and was cast in the 1981 production of Cats: The Musical, where she met her ex-husband Andrew Lloyd Weber (above)
Lovely: The vocal talent was dressed in an all-black ensemble and sported a black choker around her neck, that boasted a large flower pendant, as well as a smokey eye
Prior to her musical comeback, Sarah revealed on This Morning that she had been training to become a cosmonaut. She explained she had travelled to Russia to undergo tests in order to visit the International Space Station.
Speaking of the experience, Sarah explained: 'It's incredibly tough, you'd be surprised a lot of people, and a lot of people in showbiz, the entertainment industry, do try for it at NASA but a lot of people don't go for the tests.
'You've got to remember I'm a child of the 60s, so I saw the first man on the moon, that's why I was interested in this.
Surprise: Prior to her musical comeback, Sarah revealed on This Morning that she had been training to become a cosmonaut
'When the opportunity came up I actually passed through all the tests, it was serious for me, but it was also a bit of a laugh. I remember thinking, 'I'm never going to get through this, I left school at 16.'
It was later announced that Sarah had cancelled her trip to the International Space Station, citing family reasons.
Touching on why she never made it to outer space, Sarah added: 'It was a great and wonderful challenge, but I can't say why I came out of it because I've signed lots of NDAs and, you know, Russia.'
Interesting! Speaking of the experience, Sarah explained: 'It's incredibly tough. When the opportunity came up I actually passed through all the tests, it was serious for me, but it was also a bit of a laugh'
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