The celebrity doppelgangers of Eurovision 2016

Thinking that some of the artists of Eurovision 2016 look awfully familiar? Well you're not alone!

ManuElla

Slovenia's ManuElla and pop icon Taylor Swift: separated at birth? (Source: Eurovision.tv/ Getty) Source: Getty Images

We’ve all played the Eurovision drinking game – Wind machine! Clothing reveal! Pyrotechnics! – but this year, there’s a new theme to look out for: Eurovision doppelgangers. From Armenia’s Kardashian copy and Harry Styles’ long-lost-cousin to a boy band like every other, charge your glasses to these familiar faces.

Taylor Swift

ManuElla
ManuElla and Tay Tay: twins seperated at birth? (Source: Eurovision.tv/Getty) Source: Getty Images


Hey, it’s Tay-Tay! Oh wait, just a smiley blonde singing a pop-country track about two primary colours – Blue and Red. It’s clear Slovenian performer ManuElla is tapping into T. Swift’s earlier catalogue, but we kinda wish she’d picked up the 1989 album instead. Ah well, old Taylor is better than no Taylor.
Taylor Swift and ManuElla
Taylor Swift and ManuElla even channel the same fashion vibes (Source: Getty/Eurovision.tv) Source: Getty Images

Harry Styles

We couldn’t have Taylor without her nemesis/ex-boyfriend/muse One Direction-er Harry Styles. This Swedish version is younger – a mere 17 years old! – sans tattoos and long, curly locks. Like the OG Styles, however, Sweden's Frans refuses to say sorry. Actually, his song is called If I Were Sorry, but we’re not exactly sure why he’s so darn unapologetic. Sheesh, boys.

Sweden's Frans vs One Direction's Harry Styles
Sweden's Frans vs One Direction's Harry Styles (Source: Eurovision.tv/Getty) Source: Getty Images

Kim Kardashian

Iveta Mukuchyan
Kim Kardashian and Iveta Mukuchyan: long lost cousins? (Source: Eurovision.tv/ Getty Images) Source: Getty Images


 

The Kardashian clan aren’t getting enough attention in the media so they decided to infiltrate Eurovision! Okay that’s a lie – they get plenty of attention – but the Armenian entrant Iveta Mukuchyan does look like a cousin of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney. Iveta, though, is more than a pretty, selfie-snapping face. Her song LoveWave was one of the first chosen for Eurovision 2016. It’s sexy synth with traditional Armenian riffs and a BIG voice. Side note: she's a linguist!

Every boy band you’ve ever seen

Denmark's Lighthouse X
Denmark's Lighthouse X (Source: Eurovision.tv) Source: Eurovision.tv

Introducing the clean-cut, but still fashionably stubbled, Danish entry that emulates the boy bands of yore: Lighthouse X. With popped collars, stacks of hair gel and a little too much enthusiasm, these guys possess a touch of Westlife or even the Backstreet Boys (circa the reunion).

The boy band member gone solo

Boyband Westlife
Boyband Westlife (Sony) Source: Sony


Speaking of Westlife, Ireland actually is sending a member of the now defunct group. Which is why Singer, TV presenter and former Leeds United goalkeeper Nicky Byrnes probably looks familiar. He brings us an excessively cheery pop tune Sunlight. Don't watch the film clip if cliched cheesiness makes you angry, queasy or just plain sad.

Nicky Byrne
Nicky Byrne: Ireland's 2016 Eurovision entry (Source Eurovision.tv) Source: Eurovision


The Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast on SBS’s Eurovision Weekend - Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Grand Final Sunday 15 May, 7.30pm on SBS, with LIVE early morning broadcasts from 5am on Wednesday 11, Friday 13 and Sunday 15 May.

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