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Tom Daley Looks Completely Unrecognisable After Undergoing Unbelievable Transformation: 'Can't Believe This Is Me'

The Olympic diver wore a handmade knitted gown and full makeup in Plastique Tiara’s makeover series, and fans said they barely recognized him.

  • On Tuesday, Olympic diver Tom Daley debuted a drag transformation on Instagram, guided by RuPaul's Drag Race star Plastique Tiara, featuring a full face of makeup and a handmade mint knitted gown.
  • Revealing this was his first time in drag, Daley admitted he had 'always wanted' to try the experience, which involved a 'mini sewing challenge on Drag Race' as he crafted his own bespoke outfit.
  • Upon seeing his finished look, Daley exclaimed, 'What on earth — that is crazy!' and adopted the drag name 'Lady Go-diver,' noting he could see a touch of Swedish pop star Zara Larsson in his alter ego.
  • Daley FaceTimed his husband, screenwriter and producer Dustin Lance Black, who replied, 'Oh my god, I'm straight now... you are beautiful,' calling the result 'exceptional.'
  • Fans flooded social media with stunned reactions, with one viewer declaring they were 'blown AWAY' and another admitting they initially thought Daley was a girl, highlighting the transformation's effectiveness.
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Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley, 32, is unrecognizable. On Instagram, he appeared as a woman. "I can't believe it's me," he writes.

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His fans usually remember him in swimsuits and with gold, silver and bronze medals around his neck. Now an Olympic champion of 2021 ...

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BCharts Fórum broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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