Carrie Grant has completely reinvented her look — and fans are absolutely loving it. At 60, the TV presenter surprised everyone on social media by debuting a striking red mullet, leaving behind the shoulder-length hair she had worn for years.
Her new style features short layers, choppy bangs, and feathered ends, giving Carrie a fresh, edgy vibe while maintaining the elegance that has made her a household name. On Wednesday, her Instagram followers were buzzing as she shared the update while talking about her upcoming lament session at the Greenbelt Festival this August.
Fans couldn’t get enough, flooding the comments with praise: “You look amazing, I love it!”, “Carrie, you look wicked!”, and “Really suits you!” One even admitted they “didn’t recognise” her at first — a testament to just how dramatic the transformation is.
From Eurovision Star to TV Icon
Carrie’s career has been as dynamic as her new hair. She represented the UK at the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest with the band Sweet Dreams, served as a judge on the hit talent show Fame Academy, and appeared on The One Show. Fans remember her iconic work alongside her husband, David Grant, 69, whom she married in 1989. The couple first met when Carrie was just 20 and have now celebrated over 40 years together, proving that true partnership and love can endure.
Carrie Grant surprised fans as she debuted a new red mullet on social media after ditching the shoulder length hair she has sported for years
Pictured during her Fame Academy days with her husband David Grant, 69, who she married in 1989
Reflecting on her journey, Carrie opened up about her difficult childhood, admitting she didn’t grow up with a model of a healthy relationship. She told her Instagram followers:
“A partner is not the answer to life’s woes, but just because you may have had a terrible childhood, it doesn’t stop you from having a beautiful partnership that works. Friendship, community and love win.”
A Family Like No Other
Carrie and David are parents to Olive, 30, who uses they/them pronouns, and Tylan, 23, Arlow, 19, and Nathan, 15, all adopted as babies. In 2023, the couple publicly acknowledged Olive’s non-binary identity, stressing it “wasn’t a big deal” and celebrating their child exactly as they are.
Parenting hasn’t always been easy. Several of their children have ADHD, autism, and learning difficulties, and Carrie candidly shared the daily challenges: from navigating schools to supporting a child on suicide watch. But she also highlighted the joys:
“They’re incredible — bonkers but wonderful, magical, amazing, with expansive imagination.”
David added with humor: “Somebody should shout ‘House!’ because we’ve got all our ducks in a row.”
Despite the obstacles, Carrie and David’s family remains tight-knit and full of love — proof that resilience, acceptance, and creativity can turn even the toughest upbringing into a beautiful life.
Carrie’s Bold Style, Bold Life
From Fame Academy fame to Eurovision stages, through personal struggles and family triumphs, Carrie Grant is proving that reinvention knows no age. Her red mullet isn’t just a hairstyle — it’s a statement of confidence, vitality, and unapologetic self-expression. Fans everywhere are inspired, reminded that life, love, and style can always evolve.
💬 “Carrie, you look stunning — absolutely fearless!” one fan wrote. And really, isn’t that exactly what she is?
