Bobby Norris proudly unveiled his dramatically refreshed appearance as he stepped onto the red carpet at the premiere of Jackie The Stripper in London’s Leicester Square on Thursday.
The former TOWIE star, 39, appeared in high spirits as he smiled for photographers while attending the event alongside former co-star Chloe Meadows. Also joining the premiere were Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt and her husband Max Rogers, while TV presenter Vanessa Feltz made a glamorous appearance in a sparkling pink gown.
The outing comes just weeks after Bobby revealed that he had spent more than £50,000 on dermal fillers over the years before ultimately deciding to undergo a facelift.
The reality TV personality recently spoke candidly about his cosmetic transformation during an appearance on The Vanessa Feltz Show, where he admitted years of filler use had led him to seek surgery.
Reflecting on his openness about cosmetic procedures, Bobby explained: “I think the penny is slowly dropping that I’m really open.”
He continued: “I think to be on a reality show for 10 years, for 15 years, do various reality shows and social media, it’s an open book.”
Bobby added: “I’m not gonna put the genie back in the bottle. And I think for people who follow and watch on social media and TV and stuff, I think it’s important to be honest.”
He revealed he had documented almost every stage of the process, saying: “I’ve documented the whole thing. I mean, there are photos and videos I could have posted that I didn’t. Do you know what I mean?”
The TV star also wanted to challenge common misconceptions surrounding cosmetic surgery.
“I think a lot of people think surgery is like going on Stars in Your Eyes. You walk through the door, and in 20 minutes, you will have a new face or new boobs. That isn’t the reality,” he said.
During the interview, Vanessa displayed a photograph of Bobby from his early TOWIE days in 2012, before he had undergone cosmetic enhancements.
Asked what changes he had made over the years, Bobby joked: “Right so what’s still left?”
He then listed the extensive work he has had done, explaining: “Nose is different, teeth is different, hairline is different, beard, face, cheeks, neck, everything. Apart from the eyes.”
Vanessa admitted she struggled to understand why he had chosen to alter his appearance so dramatically.
“And you’re only 39 years old? So when you look at that face there, and then you look at what you’ve done now, I mean I can’t really work out why you would have done that. I mean, you’re a very lovely-looking guy,” she told him.
Responding to the comments, Bobby explained that his decision was influenced by years of relying on fillers.
“I think there’s still this mindset, and it’s kind of a tradition when people have facelifts. It was within a certain age, and I think people say probably you did look old.”
He continued: “Now I didn’t go get it to make me look 16, but I’ve been on TOWIE for 10 years, and in the industry I abused fillers, I’d stretch my cheeks out, my lips out. Now, if you’re quite subtle with them, you can have them removed.”
When asked how much he had spent on fillers throughout the years, Bobby admitted the figure had become astonishing.
“Oh, if you were… I think someone said it’s more than 50 grand.”
The television personality has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with body dysmorphia and his addiction to cosmetic fillers, saying he hopes his honesty will help others better understand the realities of cosmetic surgery.
