A ‘Richard Madeley lookalike contest’ took place in Stockport after a series of mysterious flyers were dotted around the area – the first place winner left everyone baffled
The “Richard Madeley lookalike contest” took place today in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and an unexpected winner walked away with the prize, leaving on-lookers baffled.
Look-alike competitions have been taking the internet by the storm lately. The original lookalike competition that went viral happened in New York back in October 2024, where Timothée Chalamet lookalikes responded to an online invite by YouTuber Anthony Po. He promised a life-changing $50 (£39) prize for the winner and ended up attracting thousands of RSVPs, who all assembled in Washington Square Park – and even the star himself turned up.
Since then, lookalike competitions have gone global, and now it’s reached Stockport, where locals were baffled by the mystery of flyers advertising the “Richard Madeley lookalike contest” on August 17 and the whole event surrounded with subject of speculation across social media.
There were also prizes promised to the top three lookalikes to the former Manchester resident and famous daytime presenter.
Before the event, locals weren’t too sure if the whole thing was nothing but a big joke. Nicci Owen, who owns a coffee kiosk in the park, told BBC Radio Manchester that flyers were a “dotted across notice boards” but then mysteriously disappeared.
She added: “No one saw who put them up but, obviously as soon as anyone saw it they were just so excited. But, is it real?”
Turns out, it was indeed very real, and the contest took place today at around 11.30pm at Alexandra Park. People got together to see who looked like the famed TV presenter the most, but the winner was someone completely unexpected.
The contestants were shared on X, formerly Twitter. Some turned up in Richard Madeley masks, while one couple came as “Richard and Judy” duo. Impressively, sixteen Madeley lookalike hopefuls turned up in a bid to win, and have a fun Sunday afternoon.
The winner, however, turned out to be a dog. Complete with a pet friendly tuxedo and a little wig, the little pug produly trotted off with first prize – which was an inflatable champagne bottle. His owner, a young girl, seemed pleased too. The second prize winner got their hands on a selection of Richard & Judy books.
Social media users were left entertained and baffled by the fun event. On Reddit, one user commented that they had a go and entered the event, which was “a good laugh.”
Another added: “The pug came 1st place out of 16 people, no sign of Richard though.”
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