Waleed Aly, the longtime co-host of The Project, has sparked speculation about a possible hair transplant after a subtle remark on the Channel 10 show. During a discussion on Tuesday, the panel was talking about the growing trend of Australian men traveling to Turkey for affordable hair transplants. The procedure, which relocates healthy hair follicles to balding areas, has gained popularity due to Turkey’s competitive pricing, hotel packages, and additional perks.
In response to the rising trend, Waleed and his co-hosts, including Sarah Harris, Sam Taunton, and Kate Langbroek, discussed why hair loss is such a common issue among men. Kate pointed out that men often underestimate the impact of hair loss, noting that Waleed and Sam were lucky to have full heads of hair.
However, Waleed’s comment drew attention. He casually mentioned, “All I’ll say is this, Istanbul is one of my favorite cities in the world,” which led many to wonder if he was hinting that he had undergone the procedure himself. He did not elaborate on the comment before the commercial break, leaving his audience intrigued about his hairline.
Waleed’s hair has remained thick and unchanged for years, and he has been known for his consistent look on television. The comment about Istanbul, however, fueled the rumors.
Earlier this year, Waleed made headlines for his role in a bizarre skit on The Project, where he and Sam Taunton appeared in an AI-generated “deep fake” video. The humorous and cringeworthy segment, which featured the pair taking a bath together, left co-host Sarah Harris visibly uncomfortable, but it turned out to be part of a report on AI technology.
Despite the playful and offbeat segments, Waleed’s recent comment about Istanbul has people wondering whether he is the latest celebrity to embrace hair transplants.
