The reaction came after Lochte posted a clip announcing that he'd accepted an assistant coaching position with the Missouri State Bears

Ryan Lochte has fans doing a double-take. The Olympic swimmer debuted dark, scruffy facial hair and a fresh tan in a new video posted to Instagram over the weekend. In the clip, he announced a major “plot twist” — he’s taking on a new position as assistant swimming and diving coach at Missouri State University.

The former Olympian shared a video on his Instagram about his decision, however, it seemed as though fans were more concerned with his appearance than the news itself.