Neighbours’ Alan ‘Karl Kennedy’ Fletcher looks VERY different these days

Neighbours star Alan ‘Karl Kennedy’ Fletcher looks VERY different these days as he celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Australian soap

Karl Kennedy is arguably the most iconic cast member on the long-running soap Neighbours.

But the philandering doctor, played by actor Alan Fletcher, looks quite different these days compared to his heyday on the series.

On Thursday, the 63-year-old shared a photo of himself to celebrate the 36th anniversary of Neighbours.

Changed man! Dr Karl Kennedy, played by actor Alan Fletcher, looks quite different these days compared to his heyday on the Neighbours

Posing with a bright smile on his face, Alan looked worlds away from the clean-cut, dark-haired doctor many fans would remember from the ’90s and early 2000s.

‘Happy Birthday @neighbours. 36 years old today! My amazing home for 27 years,’ he wrote.

‘Best time of my life enjoying this journey with an incredible creative team. Thank you to our loyal audiences all over the world for keeping us in your hearts and on your screens.’

Flashback:u00A0Alan looked worlds away from the clean-cut, dark haired doctor many fans would remember from the '90s and early 2000s (pictured)

Flashback: Alan looked worlds away from the clean-cut, dark haired doctor many fans would remember from the ’90s and early 2000s (pictured)

Outrageous: Karl is known for many of his scandalous storylines, including his affair with Izzy Hoyland (pictured)

Outrageous: Karl is known for many of his scandalous storylines, including his affair with Izzy Hoyland (pictured)

Countless Neighbours fans commented on the post, with many expressing their love for the soap and Alan’s character Karl.

‘I used to watch Neighbours aged 10/11 and still love it. I’m 41 now,’ wrote one fan.

‘Alan you are wonderful as Dr Karl and I’m pulling for you with this new storyline. Thank you for years of good Neighbours storylines. Your heart is always in it,’ added another.

'Happy Birthday @neighbours. 36 years old today! My amazing home for 27 years,' Alan wrote

‘Happy Birthday @neighbours. 36 years old today! My amazing home for 27 years,’ Alan wrote

‘My best memories growing up watching neighbours… Australia’s treasure and Dr Karl rocks… congratulations,’ wrote another.

The cast of the popular soap has gone through a number of big changes in the last few months.

Bonnie Anderson recently departed the show to focus on her music career, while Rob Mills is returning soon for a short stint as his character Finn Kelly.

Remember this? Alan is pictured withu00A0Nicola Charles in a classic scene from the show

Remember this? Alan is pictured with Nicola Charles in a classic scene from the show