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Eight Sunderland lookalikes which had people doing double-takes over the years, from Pink to Elvis

8 Wearside people who looked like a stars: from Pink to Elvis

Have you ever had to do a double take and say to yourself 'was that really Elvis?' Or Brian Ferry, Posh and Becks or Pink.

Chances are, that's exactly what you would have done if you had spotted this lot in the Sunderland area.

They all appeared in the Sunderland Echo after appearing at church fairs, Joplings store, art exhibitions or just being on a general walkabout in Holmeside.

Have a look and if you look like a VIP, get in touch.

Have you been stopped and mistaken for 'that person on the telly?'

Find out how to get in touch in our feature story.

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