Joe Fryer is known for his distinctive look thanks to his work with Saturday Today. However, he recently showed off a new transformation, process included, during a broadcast of the show. Since then, fans have been sharing their reactions on social media.
Joe Fryer Has Been Involved With Several NBC News Programs Since Joining The Network In 2013
Fryer is a journalist known for his work with NBC News. He initially joined the network in 2013 as a part-time correspondent.
Fryer is known as a co-anchor on the streaming show, Morning News Now, and an anchor for the Saturday edition of Weekend Today. He also serves as a substitute anchor for Today, Saturday Today, and NBC Nightly News.
This past Saturday, Fryer showed off a recent change in his style after shaving his beard for the first time in around nine years. He showed off his new look in a clip from the Saturday Today broadcast, which the show later shared on Instagram.
During the feature, Fryer explained what was going on before heading to Barberino’s at 30 Rock. Starting things off, he teased that he wasn’t getting a “haircut.” Instead, he was “cutting off his beard entirely.” Angie Lassman also came along for the ride, teasing that she was excited to see Joe “2.0.”
Some Fans Admitted That They Only Recognized Him By His Voice
Halfway through, Fryer shared what he looked like with just a mustache. Towards the end of the clip, he debuted his fresh-faced look. Fryer himself even seemed surprised by his own reflection, saying, “Oh, my goodness. That is what my chin looks like. There’s my upper lip. Wow!”
Taking to social media, fans shared mixed reactions to seeing Fryer’s new look. He got paid quite a few compliments, especially from people who felt that the shave made him look younger. However, some didn’t like seeing him lose his famous look. Some comments included:
- “I thought the mustache look was [fire.]”
- “Amazing transformation! You look great!”
- “Looks great both ways but always feels good to have a change.”
- “You look great both ways! I just looked up your age. Cannot believe it…you look at least 15 years younger.”
- “Just in case you’re taking a poll on which way is better…I vote for the beard.”
- “You looked great and much younger looking! I like the 2.0 version!”
- “So strange watching you on tv as I know your voice but doesn’t look like you.”
- “I turned The Today Show on and few min ago and initially was thinking that I know that guy but it took a min to figure that out!”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.
