EastEnders’ Barry star unrecognisable as he transforms into Meat Loaf for sweet tribute

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EastEnders star Shaun Williamson looked unrecognisable from his days in the BBC soap as he transformed into a music legend on Stars In Their Eyes.Keen to pay tribute to Meat Loaf, who died this week aged 74, Shaun shared the 2004 clip in which he disguised himself as the late Bat Out Of Hell hitmaker to perform a rousing rendition of You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth.Sharing the clip on Twitter, Shaun wrote: “RIP Meatloaf.

It was an honour performing as him on Stars In Their Eyes.”In the clip from a Soap Star Special of the iconic music show, Shaun could be seen strutting on stage in his usual dark suit with a blue shirt, and discussed his soap star role briefly - admitting he’d first appeared as a paramedic on the soap before taking on the role of Barry.Providing clues to the audience ahead of his performance, Shaun said: "This fella was born in Dallas in Texas in 1951.

There’s a giveaway for ya!"His second album was described as a rock opera, and it stayed in the British charts for nine years."He was born Marvin Lee Aday, but we know him under a slightly more meatier title," Shaun finished, before revealing that he’d be transforming into Meat Loaf.When Shaun appeared back on-stage, he had donned a shoulder-length brunette wig and a white shirt patterned with black lace curls, worn open at the collar under a black blazer.As he crooned the lyrics into the microphone, Shaun clutched a red handkerchief - and even fell to his knees at one point with the passion of the song.After receiving a standing ovation, Shaun admitted he "won’t be taking [the wig] home" as he admitted: "It’s been fabulous.