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Hundreds attend Jacob Elordi lookalike competition

Bea Swallowand
Mike Gilmore,Bristol

Hundreds of people turned out to watch a Jacob Elordi lookalike contest which saw youngsters don their finest tote bags and slouchy sweatshirts.

The event, which was organised by University of Bristol social media community Overheard, took place on College Green.

Acclaimed Australian actor Elordi is best known for his roles in The Kissing Booth, Saltburn, Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Priscilla and the HBO series Euphoria.

Despite some worthy competitors performing their best catwalk struts and Australian accents, the title was awarded to a 17-year-old girl who did not want to be named.

News imageJoey Lush wearing a black T-shirt underneath a white collared shirt with blue stripes and a white tote bag on his shoulder. He has brown hair and thick eyebrows and he is smiling at the camera. It is a bright sunny day and there are lots of people standing and sitting on the grass on College Green, with the cathedral behind them.
Joey Lush said he trawled through Pinterest for "stylish" outfit inspiration

An estimated 500 people showed up to watch the contest unfold.

Jamie Crook, who recently moved to the city from Oxford, said he was shocked at the large turnout and "had jelly legs the whole time".

He said: "I loved it, it was so fun. I'm still kind of shaking now.

"I think it's a really good way to make friends and get to know people.

"I feel like one of the most famous blokes in Bristol for a day, which is an experience."

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The veterinary medicine student even took the time to thank his doppelganger directly, acknowledging the boost to his street cred.

"For the better half of seven years, since the Kissing Booth came out, Jacob Elordi has carried my dating career," he laughed.

"Also, shout out to my barber.

"Every time he cuts my hair I show him a picture of Jacob Elordi and he just sorts it out.

"You've got to go with what works."

News imageJamie Crook wearing a blue zip-up windbreaker jacket and looking at the camera. He has brown eyes and dark brown hair styled into a mullet. It is a bright sunny day, and in the background there are people sitting on the grass at College Green.
Lookalike Jamie Crook thanked the Australian actor for boosting his dating life

Crook explained the accent round was his downfall.

He blamed his croaky impersonation on a lingering "fresher's flu".

Joey Lush secured second place in the competition after trawling through Pinterest for outfit inspiration and "grabbing a tote bag from the fresher's fair".

He said: "He's a very stylish guy, so I tried my best.

"I did not realise what I was signing up for - I was a bit nervous going up."

News imageGetty Images Jacob Elordi wearing a black suit, white collared shirt and black tie. He is standing on a carpet at a film premiere, looking just off to the right of the camera. He has a small silver hoop earring, thick eyebrows, a moustache and dark hair styled in a tousled mullet. Getty Images
Jacob Elordi is a 29-year-old actor who has starred in leading Hollywood roles

But Lush accepted the loss graciously.

"The winner did an amazing job," he said. "I'm so okay with it, I lost fair and square.

"I saw her in the line and she was the only one I wouldn't have been... hurt about losing to.

"She was very much a clear winner.

"I think it was her moustache that sold it."

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