UB40's Ali Campbell looked barely recognisable as he smoked a cigarette and drank red wine in Auckland, New Zealand over the weekend.

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The 53-year-old singer and songwriter is currently a judge on New Zealand's Got Talent alongside model and former wife to Rod Stewart Rachel Hunter and Jason Kerrison.

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The '80s popstar showed off his tattoos and nipple ring as he enjoyed a day off from filming the reality TV talent show on the balcony of his rented apartment.

Speaking about his role on the show, Campbell, who has been touring across the globe with a new band performing UB40 and solo material, recently explained: "I love New Zealand, I've been here many times, I've been coming here since the 1980s.

"I was asked to be a judge on New Zealand's Got Talent, and I thought that's going to let me be in New Zealand for quite a while, instead of rushing in and rushing out again as usually happens."

The 'Can't Help Falling In Love' singer added: "All of UB40 were self-taught, except for the sax player, so I understand what the contestants will be going through."

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