Actor Mike Parr is best known for his role as Ross Barton in the ITV soap but four years on from leaving his role the soap star looks completely different.
The 35-year-old actor, who appeared in Emmerdale between 2013 to 2018, starred in 736 episodes of the show before leaving his role to pursue other interests.
Ross Barton is the son of James and Emma Barton, brother of Pete and Finn and half-brother of Adam Barton, as well as the father of Moses Dingle.
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Mike was part of some huge storylines during his time on the show, including an affair with policewoman Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth), taking part in a violent robbery at Home Farm and an affair with his brother's fiancée, Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb).
Ross later ended up in a fight with brother Pete (Anthony Quinlan), in which viewers thought Ross ended up dead.
However, in an unexpected twist, he was revealed to be alive and well, before making his final appearance in November 2018 when he left the village with Rebecca White and her son Sebastian White to move to Liverpool for a fresh start after he was offered a new job.
Ross was a firm favourite amongst fans with his on-screen character even earning the actor awards for Best Actor and Best Bad Boy at the Inside Soap Awards.
But what happened to Ross Barton star Mike Parr and where is he now?
Following his departure from Emmerdale, Mike starred in an episode of Bulletproof, as well as the movie Our Home.
Fans were left gobsmacked recently when Mike posted a topless selfie to his Instagram unveiling a brand new look as he donned a moustache.
The actor compared himself to famous boxer Paul Sykes in a tongue and cheek caption, he penned: "Paul Sykes vibes", and it wasn't long before the comments section was flooded with compliments from his 248,000 followers.
One fan gushed: "Wow" alongside a heart-eyed emoji.
While another added: "It doesn't look like you". A third follower posted: "Still look hot" alongside a flame emoji. A fourth social media user said: "You still remain fit as."
It was reported that the soap hunk was considering making steamy scenes a full-time pursuit following his steamy scenes in the Dales.
Mike claimed he was considering trying his hand at pornographic acting and he was offered a role in the adult film industry.
An adult film company contacted him, interested in recruiting him to film pornographic scenes for an upcoming London shoot.
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Mike shared the conversation over Instagram, with the company writing: "Mike hello.
"Would you be interested in a porn opportunity, with a UK based professionally run company with a large share of the market?
"If so get back to me and I will send you the details, it is based in London where you are. Thanks."
Making light of his struggle to find acting gigs over the past year, Mike suggested he was considering the offer in a cheeky response.
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