For the first time in more than a decade, Paul Abrahamian is giving fans a completely different look. The two-time “Big Brother” runner-up shocked followers on social media on March 14 when they revealed that they had shaved off his signature beard—something viewers had practically come to associate with their entire reality TV persona.
“I shaved my beard off for the first time in 15 years 👀,” the BB18 and BB19 alum wrote on X alongside two mirror selfies showing off the dramatic transformation.
In the photos, the reality star poses in a black tank top and bandana while sporting a thick mustache—but noticeably missing the full beard fans have seen on them since his “Big Brother” days. It’s been a part of the Paul package for years, right alongside his bold gameplay and famous rallying cry: “Friendship!
‘Big Brother’ Fans React to Paul Abrahamian’s Shocking Beard Transformation
CBSWithin minutes, Abrahamian’s post on X was filled with replies with reactions ranging from shocked to amused—and some joked the beard wouldn’t stay gone for long.
“And I bet you shaved it off only for it to grow back in 2 days ! 😆,” one fan said.
“it’s literally back already i’m not even joking,” the “Big Brother” star replied.
Others just simply couldn’t believe the look, but still showed him some love anyway.
“insane how that changed your entire face,” one user wrote.
“okay jawline is SNATCHEDDDDDD ✨,” said another.
“Dare you to shave off your mustache and really throw all of us off,” another user added.
Beard or not, one thing is clear: The transformation definitely got people talking, including fellow BB18 houseguest Natalie Negrotti.
“New background screen thanks papi,” she wrote underneath Abrahamian’s post on Instagram.
From ‘Big Brother’ to ‘House of Villains’
CBSWhile Abrahamian’s beardless reveal caught fans off guard, reality TV audiences have been following them for years.
The musician and fashion designer from California first appeared on Season 18 of “Big Brother,” where their aggressive strategy and alliance-building made him one of the season’s most talked-about players. He ultimately finished as the runner-up, with Nicole Franzel taking home the $500,000 prize in a 5–4 vote.
The “Sitting Ducks” alliance member returned for “Big Brother 19” and once again finished in second place, this time losing to Josh Martinez in another 5–4 vote.
Now, Abrahamian is leaning into the “villain” label he earned on “Big Brother” while competing on “House of Villains,” a different kind of reality competition series where infamous personalities from various franchises battle it out for the title of reality TV’s ultimate villain.
This season, Abrahamian is competing alongside reality TV icons including Tom Sandoval (“Vanderpump Rules” and “The Traitors”), Kate Chastain (“Below Deck” and “The Traitors”), Tiffany “New York” Pollard (“Flavor of Love”), and Christine Quinn (“Selling Sunset”), among others.
New episodes of “House of Villains” drop on Peacock every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
