{"id":693563,"date":"2026-07-15T20:01:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/693563\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:01:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:01:14","slug":"jude-bellingham-lookalike-competition-pulls-in-huge-crowd-with-winner-crowned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/693563\/","title":{"rendered":"Jude Bellingham lookalike competition pulls in huge crowd with winner crowned"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\tSigns advertising the lookalike competition popped up this week (Picture: W8media)<\/p>\n

Jude Bellingham<\/a>\u2019s lookalike competition has officially crowned the England star\u2019s dead ringer, ahead of the World Cup semi-final this evening<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And no, it wasn\u2019t Bellingham\u2019s younger brother Jobe<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a string of high-profile lookalike competitions two years ago<\/a> \u2013 most notably one in Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet<\/a>\u2019s honour attended by the Oscar nominee himself \u2013 the viral, in-person event returned this week.<\/p>\n

Bellingham, 23, became the latest celebrity to be honoured with a lookalike competition, at Boxpark in Shoreditch.<\/p>\n

A slew of Bellingham lookalikes pitched up to Shoreditch High Street on Wednesday afternoon, before an eager crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each took it in turn to have their moment on stage, with some showing off their keepy-uppies and others copying the midfielder\u2019s wide-armed celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tJude Bellingham\u2019s official lookalike, Marcus! (Picture: W8media)<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Bellingham
\n\t\tA slew of Bellingham lookalikes pitched up to Shoreditch High Street (Picture: W8media)<\/p>\n

The honour of the nearest Bellingham lookalike was awarded to Marcus, who shook hands with a convincing Erling Haaland<\/a> doppelganger in acceptance.<\/p>\n

To top off the award ceremony under the sun, the crowd broke out in a chorus of Bellingham\u2019s World Cup calling card, Hey Jude, to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n

Marcus was the recipient of a vinyl of The Beatles<\/a> hits as well as a \u00a31,966 Deliveroo voucher, in a nod to the last (and only) time England triumphed at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Signs advertising the lookalike competition popped up this week, promising free drinks and prizes at the east London spot, which has been a hugely popular drinking hole for the tournament matches.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tIt was a close call with several lookalikes vying for the honour (Picture: W8media)<\/p>\n

\t\t\"Bellingham
\n\t\tThe crowd broke out in a chorus of Hey Jude in celebration (Picture: W8media)<\/p>\n

England are hoping to put an end to the 60 years of hurt this week, with the semi-final clash on Wednesday against historic rivals Argentina.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The eyes of the footballing world will be on Atlanta as Lionel Messi and co attempt to pip England to a spot in the final against Spain.<\/p>\n

Security has been increased for what is sure to be a fiery face-off between two countries with a deep history on and off the field, given lingering political tensions over the Falkland Islands as well as Argentina\u2019s contentious 1986 World Cup win.<\/p>\n

Bellingham will no doubt be hoping to add to a sparkling track record this summer, which has seen his World Cup goal tally rise to six, after a 2-1 brace against Norway in the quarter-final.<\/p>\n

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