By George, he looks nothing like him

Fans of Hollywood heart throb George Clooney will be seeing double on the red carpet come Oscar night, thanks to a pioneering Co Kilkenny competition to find the star’s doppelganger.

The “George Clooney Irish roots” competition selected 27-year-old amateur actor David Glendon to travel to the star-studded event next month, but those hoping to catch a glimpse of two gorgeous Georges will be disappointed, because separated at birth these two were not.

While the real George is dark and brooding, Mr Glendon is fair and mellow.

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