Surely, Gareth Widdop has lost a bet regarding his home nation and their World Cup exit.
When the classy five-eighth turned up to Jubilee Oval on Sunday afternoon for the Dragons' clash against the Wests Tigers, fans noticed something a little bit different about the Englishman.
He had dyed his hair peroxide blonde.
Gareth Widdop wtf #redv pic.twitter.com/ZXctfxDVWX
— hairy (@uncle_hair) July 12, 2018
The man who is one of the Dally M favourites in 2018 sure copped it from Twitter, with some interesting comparisons being made by pundits..
Slim Shady is the best so far.
Is that Gareth Widdop or Slim Shady #pleasestandup
— Shaun Hellyer (@hellyeah09) July 15, 2018
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Whatever the colour of his hair, it didn't appear to affect his brilliant play.
The Red V have the chance to join South Sydney atop the NRL ladder, all that stands in their way is a rejuvenated Wests Tigers outfit including new (old) fan favourite Robbie Farah.
Midway through the first half, the game was tied at 6-apiece with both halfbacks, Luke Brooks and Ben Hunt, scoring their teams four-pointer.
Widdop kicked a 40/20 that put his club into a great attacking position, however, the Dragons were unable to capitalise.
But, enough about the game, let's focus on the real issue.
Widdop's hair.
Bieber's in the house! #NRLDragonsTigers pic.twitter.com/u3NeAJAyD5
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) July 15, 2018
Here are some of the best hot takes from Twitter.
Just saw @garethwiddop's new hairstyle on insta. I didn't know he also was the host of Catfish #RedV @EuanAitken3 @nenemacdonald @NRL_Dragons @tariq_sims @JacobHost pic.twitter.com/CLO7bEZxoc
— Dat Dragons Dude (@dragonsfan1988) July 12, 2018
Both are great leaders.
— Dat Dragons Dude (@dragonsfan1988) July 13, 2018
Both have struggled through hard times.
Both have Dragons.
Both have fabulous silver hair.@garethwiddop Targaryen theory confirmed. #RedV pic.twitter.com/KflQfpWmEo
#NRL Gareth Widdop as a blonde is...uhh....interesting...
— We Need a Sports News Fact Checker (@crowdiegal) July 14, 2018
Gareth Widdop looks like a shitty DJ who sells poor quality party drugs on the side
— Random Footy Facts (@footyfacts37) July 15, 2018
Gareth Widdop looks like the villain in a John Wick movie
— Random Footy Facts (@footyfacts37) July 15, 2018
Gareth Widdop looks like he tells stories about doing cocaine with Steve Seagal that everyone knows aren't true
— Random Footy Facts (@footyfacts37) July 15, 2018
Gareth Widdop looks like a guy who corrects your pronunciation when you say "Ibiza"
— Random Footy Facts (@footyfacts37) July 15, 2018
Gareth Widdop looks like a failed applicant for a reboot of Geordie Shore
— Random Footy Facts (@footyfacts37) July 15, 2018
Not sure if Gareth Widdop or Phil Gould?
— bet365_aus (@bet365_aus) July 15, 2018
🤔#NRLDragonsTigers pic.twitter.com/G2EtdqUPzA
