Robbie Carrico - also known as an ex-boyfriend of Britney Spears, also known as a contestant on this season of American Idol - used to be a boy band singer with short hair.

Hence, the initial photo below.

Now, however, Carrico is going to such lengths to come across as a hardcore rocker on Idol that he's rumored to be wearing a wig. Take a look at the contrasting pictures now and let us know what you think:

Robbie Carrico, circa 2001 and 2008.

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