By Nicole Douglas for the Australian Daily Mail

Published: December 13, 2021 16:53 EDT | Updated: December 13, 2021 17:43 EDT

In 2008, he threw a runaway party at his parents' home in Melbourne and became famous in one fell swoop.

But compared to his days as an unlikely teen idol, Corey Worthington now looks almost unrecognizable-he has given up his bleached hair, iconic hat and oversized yellow sunglasses for Something a little bit different.

In a photo shared to his Instagram account in 2019, he is now 30 years old with long black hair and various tattoos.

Oh my God, how did you change! The notorious party boy, Corey Worthington, looked almost beyond recognition these days. He abandoned his signature bleached hair, signature hat and oversized yellow sunglasses for something different. Pictured in 2019

He also wore hippy-style Halloween costumes, including a "peace" headband, multicolor beads and pink round sunglasses.

His tattoo collection spreads from his neck to his face, and it seems that an animal's horn covers part of his cheek.

Corey's upper body is now completely covered with black and white ink. 

Recall: In 2008, when he was only 16 years old, Corey became a global sensation after throwing a runaway party at his parents’ house in Melbourne.

In 2008, Corey, who was only 16 years old, threw a wild party at his parents' home in the suburbs of Melbourne, which attracted national attention. 

After the incident was announced on Myspace, 500 revelers were reported to have appeared, and the ensuing massacre attracted police helicopters and police dog teams to the property.

Two days later, a video was uploaded to YouTube, the content was Corey’s interview with A Current Affair about the party and its aftermath.

Interviewer Leila McKinnon asked: "Why don't we take off our glasses and let us see you."

Look at him now! Today, Corey's tattoo collection spreads from his neck to his face, and it seems that an animal's horn covers his cheek. Pictured in 2018

'No, no, I will keep these. I like them," he replied.

Although he did say that he was sorry, he added: “I can’t be blamed for everything that happened. It’s not in the house, but on the street. I didn’t do it.”

"The police said to stay inside so you don't get into trouble. I did what he said, so..."

When Laila pushed him to further apologize and show his face, he added: "I will say sorry, but I will not take off my glasses..."

Famous: After becoming famous in 2008, Corey appeared in the eighth season of Big Brother later that year. Pictured: Corey and Big Brother hosted Kyle Sandylands and Jackie O Henderson in 2008

After becoming famous in 2008, Corey appeared in the eighth season of Big Brother later that year.

In 2018, he returned to the second season of the reality show "Australian Ninja Warrior" to show off his muscles.

"Great experience and great people," he said of his experience with Ninja Warrior.

In 2018, he told The Fix that after his runaway house party went viral, he spent ten years trying to live up to his wild reputation. 

"This is a great journey," he proudly said of his reputation. "This is the role I was abandoned, and I do my best to have it."

Change the party for the gym! In 2018, Corey returned to the reality show in the second season of "Australian Ninja Warrior", showing off his newly discovered bodybuilding figure

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