00s boyband star reveals dramatic ‘Greek god’ transformation on red carpet after weight loss-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro

Antony Costa has undergone a real transformation (Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Blue star Antony Costa has undergone a major image transformation over the past few years, to the point where even TV icons are describing him as a ‘Greek god’.

The All Rise hitmaker, 43, posed on the red carpet for the fifth-anniversary gala of Mamma Mia! The Party this week.

Wearing smart pinstriped trousers with a white tee and off-white jacket, the pop star beamed as he showcased the results of his weight loss.

It came after he appeared on Loose Women alongside Abba legend Bjorn Ulvaeus to chat about his role as Nikos in Mamma Mia! The Party at London’s O2.

While in conversation with the panel, Bjorn, 79, showered praise on Antony, declaring: ‘He is Nikos! He’s lost some weight, he looks like a Greek god, doesn’t he?’

Host Charlene White then joked: ‘If I say it, I’ll get into trouble so I’m glad you’ve said it, Bjorn!’

The Blue star attended the fifth-anniversary gala of Mamma Mia! The Party this week (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

Antony proudly showcased his trim physique (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

Discussing working together on the show, Bjorn laughed about the fact that women will be throwing themselves at Antony now he’s slimmed down.

‘Especially now he’s lost the weight!’, said the Swedish music icon after Janet Street-Porter expressed feigned concern for his safety.

Antony then recalled an incident where one woman got rather overexcited during a scene, making suggestive noises while filming him.

‘I’m trying to stay in character! You know, it’s crazy but it is a party,’ he said.

‘It is so amazing.’

When quizzed by Brenda Edwards on how he came to secure the role, Antony shared that he was asked by the director if he wanted to take part.

To his surprise, three days after sending a tape over to Waterloo hitmaker Bjorn, Antony was told he had the job.

Antony has been documenting his weight loss since 2021, taking to Instagram to share before and after snaps of his figure.

He lost two stone in a matter of months (Picture: Instagram)

The boyband star hailed his weight loss as ‘Operation Dad Bod’ (Picture: Instagram)

After shedding two stone, one comparison post showed him standing proudly side-on to the camera, shirtless and displaying his more toned physique.

Antony has since been sharing posts about healthy eating after completing what he called ‘Operation Dad Bod’.

In a previous caption, the singer said he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of himself.

‘A pandemic and a national lockdown wasn’t going to stop me!’, he stated. ‘2 stone down in 12 weeks, I can’t quite believe it!’

Promoting the fitness plan he followed, he added: ‘Honestly, with everything else going on, the one thing I wanted to focus on was my health.

‘I’ve wanted to lose weight for a while and decided a few months back that it was time to take action so followed this plan!

‘As a busy dad the last thing I really wanted to think about was having to prepare my meals and worrying about my calories. That’s why the MuscleFood Weight Loss Plan has been such a lifesaver!’

Antony said his health was his main focus (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Blue will head back out on tour next year as they support Olly Murs (Picture: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for Bauer)

Antony – who has two children, Savannah Rosa and Paloma Valentina, with his partner, Rosanna Jasmin – is due to head back out on the road with Blue next year for a special tour.

Accompanying Olly Murs as his opening act, the 00s boyband will play in arenas across the country.

Speaking after the announcement as he marks a huge career milestone, Olly said: ‘Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off, I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my college years, Blue!

‘No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.’

Blue said: ‘We were really delighted when Olly asked us to join him on his arena tour next year and can’t wait to get on the road with him in the spring!

‘We are going to have a whole lot of fun and look forward to making him an honorary Blue boy! We’ll be singing the biggest hits and maybe the odd joke here and there – watch out, Olly!’

Formed in 2000, Blue consists of members Antony, Simon Webbe, Duncan James, and Lee Ryan.

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