The Chase star Bradley Walsh and EastEnders' Brian Conley joke about their very similar performances in a hilarious video
Famous lookalikes Bradley Walsh and Brian Conley joked about their very similar performances in a new video that dropped on Instagram on Thursday.
During the short clip, Bradley joked about Brian's unemployment after leaving his role in EastEnders.
Bradley, 63, began: “Hello everyone. I'm backstage here at the Milton Keynes Theater coming to see a friend of mine.
Brian, 62, who has been quietly at Bradley's side, starred as Buttons in the Theater's pantomime of Cinderella, which closed on January 14.
“We've actually known each other since we were teenagers, and unfortunately now that the show is ending.”
Bradley continued: 'He has left a show on the BBC called EastEnders so he is currently out of work and I believe he is now looking for work.
Famous lookalikes Bradley Walsh, 63, (left) and Brian Conley, 62, (right) joke about the latter's unemployment in a hilarious Instagram video posted to Brian's page on Wednesday
Bradley said of Brian: 'He's left a show on the BBC called EastEnders so he's out of work at the moment and I believe he's looking for work now'
Bradley wrapped up the video by saying, “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” before planting a kiss on Brian's cheek, causing Brian to turn to him and grin widely.
Bradley turned to Brian, who started playing Rocky on the soap in 2021, and asked, “What can you actually do?”
“I can…I can be you,” Brian replied, turning to Bradley as well. Fans have long commented on their similar looks.
'Can you sing?' Bradley asked, and Brian replied, “Yes.”
'Can you dance?' Bradley asked, and there was another yes from Brian.
Finally, Bradley asked, “Can you act?”, and there was a brief silence, but Brian still answered sincerely, “Yes.”
Bradley turned back to the camera, followed by Brian, and said, “Give him a job, don't let him bother me.” Thank you.'
Brian, unable to keep up the facade any longer, burst out laughing.
However, Bradley kept a straight face and finished with: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” before planting a kiss on Brian's cheek, much to his delight.
Brian played Tom 'Rocky' Cotton on EastEnders from 2021 to 2023. He was introduced as the long-lost father of established character Sonia Fowler
As sweet and funny as the video was, fans only had one thing in mind: how much Bradley and Brian looked alike
As sweet and funny as the video was, fans only had one thing in mind: how much Bradley and Brian looked alike.
Leading the comments was Brian's own daughter Lucy, who wrote: “Wait… you're two different people???”
Brian has another daughter, Amy, with his wife of 27 years, Anne-Marie, while Bradley has son Barney with his wife of 26 years, Donna.
Similarly confused, an initial fan asked, “What, you're not the same person???”
Another fan admitted: “Always confuses you too much. Every time,” while a fourth said: “I keep getting them mixed up… and now I see why!!!”
“You both look identical,” said one terse fan. “Why is Bradley Walsh talking to himself here?” Thought of someone else.
“Aren't you doppelgängers?!” Another fan asked.
While a final fan shared: 'My brain always hurts trying to remember which of you is which! Now look even closer.
In 2022, Brian appeared on an episode of The Chase, which Bradley has hosted for more than 14 years, and they talked about their uncanny resemblance.
Speak with Radio timesBradley said: 'We're close – we were ushers at each other's weddings and at one point we even lived on the same road in Watford.'
In 2022, Brian appeared on the celebrity edition of The Chase, which Bradley has hosted for over 14 years.
Brian joked, “We're two separate people. We're in the same room together now,” and Bradley responded, “Everyone's mistaken about us, aren't they?”
Brian then continued, “A woman came up to me and said, “Can I just say you really look like Bradley Walsh?” and then said, “No offense.”