The cast of Beauty and the Geek quickly lost their heads with the first makeover of the season Wednesday night, with contestant Mike coming out of his style session looking like a real movie star.
The 20-year-old Batman enthusiast, who has paired up with 20-year-old waitress Heidi, has been the first geek to enter the show’s iconic makeover space. And the result dropped his jaws around the room.
“I was in absolute shock, I didn’t see it coming. Not only did it look good, but it looked unreal, perfect,” Heidi said when she first saw her match.
His face said it all.
It’s easy to see why Heidi was so surprised by the revelation.
Here’s Mike before:
And then:
As the Beauties helped each other with Mike’s sleek new look, she seemed to grab attention, teasing in the mirror and showing a wide smile.
He later told the producers, “I’ve never been told hot before. But now I’m sorry.”
During the makeover, Mike, who had entered the reality competition with a thick beard and a collection of novelty T-shirts, had revealed that he was sensitive to his height after being rejected by a former lover for not being high enough.
He admitted he had been hiding behind his beard, because it made him feel “comfortable” but without confidence.
“I think I’m willing to leave behind the untrustworthy Mike. Mike after the makeover … Bruce Wayne,” he said.
Clearly his new security was felt by Heidi, who commented, “It was as if someone had just turned on a light inside her. She was just shining.”