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Fake Celebs Fool Real People

ABC announced today that it has ordered a new hour-long reality show called "The Imposter." The show is looking for people who can do great celebrity impressions, but can do more than just look like the famous person in question.

While ABC hasn't asked for our help, we figured we'd pitch in on the casting side and throw a few people in the mix we think would be great for the show.

Paris Hilton impersonator Natalie Reid fooled fashionistas at a Nicole Miller fashion show in New York City back in February. She sat next to former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth and even posed for pictures with him and other adoring "fans."
Fake Paris and the real David Lee Roth
Back in December, an Alan Jackson impersonator showed up at the Billboard Music Awards and was met by photogs and fans -- all arranged by Legends in Concert. Taking their cue from the "fake fans," real fans and real media began taking pictures and posing with the fake Alan Jackson. He even made his way onto the red carpet.
Fake Alan Jackson
And in April of this year, President George W. Bush showed he has a good sense of humor by speaking at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner -- right alongside Bush impersonator Steve Bridges. At one point, Bridges quipped, "The media really ticks me off. The way they try to embarrass me by not editing what I say."


Filed under: Features


Tags: alan jackson, AlanJackson, george bush, GeorgeBush, natalie reid, NatalieReid, paris hilton, ParisHilton, steve bridges, SteveBridges

Alan Jackson Exposed!

Tuesday's 11th Annual Billboard Music Awards showcased the biggest names in music, including country star Alan Jackson. But TMZ has learned Mr. Jackson was nowhere near the event. An Alan Jackson lookalike not only caused quite the stir among fans, but created a media frenzy on the red carpet. Now, TMZ blows the lid off one of the best pranks of 2005.


Orchestrated by Legends in Concert of Las Vegas, the ruse required some careful planning and an impeccable performance by Doug Brewin, the Jackson clone.

Arriving at the event in a yellow stretch Hummer, Brewin was met by a fake camera crew and fake autograph seekers, arranged by Legends in Concert. Within moments, however, a genuine throng of fans materialized. Award show staff quickly recognized whom they believed to be Alan Jackson and hustled him onto the red carpet. TMZ's own cameraman at the event confessed to being completely fooled.

Take a look at the prank and hear Legends in Concert President Jeffrey Victor describe just how his company punked everyone.

Video
Can you tell the difference?

Filed under: Music, Awards/Awards Shows


Tags: alan jackson, AlanJackson, phony

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