RHOC’s Dawn Ward shows off brunette hair and WOW

Fans think she looks unrecognisable

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by Lucy Smith |
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Dawn Ward has taken to social media to show off her brunette hair and fans think she looks "so different."

Sharing the snap on her Instagram, the former Real Housewives of Cheshire star posted a throwback picture of her and husband Ashley Ward's wedding day back when she was a natural brunette.

Alongside the pic Dawn wrote, "Happy Valentine's you’re my everything @ashersnine what a lucky lady I am. Love you babe ❤️❤️."

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Magali Gorré

"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.

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Magali Gorré

Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.

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Missé Beqiri

Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.

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Missé Beqiri

The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.

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Ampika Pickston

Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.

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Ampika Pickston

After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.

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Leanne Brown

Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.

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Leanne Brown

Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lifestyle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.

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Stacey Forsey

Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.

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Stacey Forsey

Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Scrumplicious Sweet Treats: Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free, through Instagram.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.

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Nermina Pieters-Mekic

According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.

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Lauren Simon

OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.

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Lauren Simon

We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren was back in the bosom of the RHOC family - yaaaaas.

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Perla Navia

Perla Navia was a housewife from series seven to ten, and was introduced as the yoga teacher of Rachel Lugo's husband John.

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Perla Navia

Perla announced she would not be returning for series 11, and wrote on Instagram: "And the time to hang my heels is finally here! Leaving the show was a difficult decision but necessary."I will miss every single person from the unbelievably production crew that make the show happen, they work endless hours to create the magic and peeps I'll take my hat off to you! Thank you."

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Leilani Dowding

Page 3 model Leilani Dowding lasted just one season (ten) in the show but in her brief appearance managed to rile many cast mates, including Dawn Ward and Christine McGuinness.

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Leilani Dowding

Leilani revealed in January 2020 that she would not be returning to the show. In March 2020, she and her rocker boyfriend, The Cult's guitarist Billy Duffy, became engaged.

Reacting to the old photo, fans came en masse to tell the 47 year old how unrecognisable she looked as a brunette on her wedding day.

"I wouldn't recognise you there x," wrote one.

Someone else said, "Wow looks nothing like you 😲".

Another commented, "Honestly can't see you in this photo".

Dawn, who was 17 on her wedding day, has been married to Ashley for over 30 years.

While some fans couldn't recognise the reality star, others flocked to share their love for the photo.

"You look amazing there and you look amazing now Wardy, if I look half as good as you at your age I'll be happy," commented one fan.

Love Island's Joanna Chimonides even joined in on the throwback love, telling Dawn that she looked, "So beautiful ❤️."

Awww.

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Recently, it was revealed that Dawn - who recently filmed her final series of RHOC - might be launching her own reality TV show...

After saying her goodbyes to RHOC on social media, one fan remarked that they wanted a "Keeping Up With The Wards" spin off.

But, replying to the comment, Dawn didn't dismiss the suggestion, writing rather, "Well you never know... Keep your eyes peeled."

Now that would be a reality show we could get on board with. Watch this space, folks.

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