He rose to fame after appearing on the 2019 season of Love Island.

And Ovie Soko left fans swooning when he debuted a brand new look in a snap he shared via social media on Wednesday.

The basketball player, 30, revealed that he has gotten box braids as he took a selfie that showed him smouldering towards the camera.

Ovie also sported a close-cropped beard that made him look ruggishly handsome, and he wore a pair of orange-tinted shades.

The former reality star completed his look by accessorising with a gold chain necklace and he also wore matching hoop earrings.

Keeping his caption simple, Ovie wrote: 'Have a good day people.'

Ovie left Love Island in a relationship with India Reynolds, but they split four months after the ITV2 series finished and he has since remained private about his love life.

Fans were besides themselves when they saw Ovie's new look, and they took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the matter - even making him a trending topic.

One person gushed: 'How in the hell did OVIE glo up??? How????? How did he manage that??? (sic).

Another fan said: 'nah my man ovie just ages life fine wine. what is this sir!??? (sic).'

While another wrote: 'What's even hotter is that Ovie's character is top notch and he's that good looking, his wife will enjoy.'

In November last year, Ovie revealed to MailOnline that he feared dating the wrong girl could wreck his basketball career and said even Cristiano Ronaldo's image would be tainted if he was 'hanging out with the wrong people.'

Ovie, who plays for French Pro A side Le Mans Sarthe, said has to be 'very aware' of who he lets in otherwise he could be 'judged' by the actions of his partner.

In an exclusive interview, the basketball player added that he doesn't have time for romance as he has to stay committed to the sport – and he's been single since his split from India.

The TV personality, said: 'It's tough to find time for extracurricular activities to be honest.

'As a sportsman, that's tiring enough and you have to be locked in and focused. You have to be very aware of who you're letting in around you.

'It's not only about having the time, it's the people in your company, and you will be judged on whatever they do.

'For namesake, if Ronaldo was hanging out with people who were doing what they weren't supposed to be doing, he'll be judged like he was doing it. It's being very aware.

'I am very serious when it comes to who I hang around with. I wouldn't say being on Love Island has made dating any harder – it's just different. I've had to become more aware in England when before I wouldn't have thought twice.

'It comes with the territory, it's not something that's a surprise for me, I signed up for this.'

Ovie hasn't given up on finding The One someday, admitting that when he falls in love, it's a feeling that completely takes over.

He added: 'When the right person comes along or someone I feel strongly about – there's not much I can do about it.

'Emotions and the whole thing going on sort of just sweep you up. I wouldn't say I'm in complete control.'