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Who is Talakai? Fans ask 'The Voice' Season 24 singer to 'take DNA test' after he joins lookalike John Legend's team

2023-10-03 15:16
'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai turns down Reba McEntire and joins Team John Legend
Who is Talakai? Fans ask 'The Voice' Season 24 singer to 'take DNA test' after he joins lookalike John Legend's team

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA: John Legend was the first one to turn the chair for 'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai, a 34-year-old from Sacramento, California.

The judge was left shocked seeing how similar the singer looked to him, dubbing Talakai a "taller and more handsome" version of himself.

Naturally, fans were quick to comment on the duo's resemblance.

One stated, "Even John Legend had to raise his eyebrows on how strikingly he resembled him," as another said, "They really look alike."

A fan joked, "Honestly both John Legend and this guy can travel with the same passport. Very much look alike." "John's long lost brother. They need to take a DNA test," wrote another.

"John's father has some explaining to do on the serious note great talent hands down," quipped one, while a person stated, "It was so cute when Reba said "I totally understand" when he chose his twin brother as a coach."

'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai's rendition to 'Stay With Me' bags 2 chair turn

Talakai sang Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' in his Blind Audition round. After listening to a few lines, John became the first one to turn his chair for the singer.

Soon after that Reba McEntire turned around. She said, "I absolutely loved your voice and range."

She added, "I know I don't have a chance against John, I just wanna come out watching. I'm already a huge fan so welcome to 'The Voice'."

'The Voice' coach John Legend dubs Talakai a 'taller and more handsome' version of himself

As John turned around his chair, he said, "I'm looking at myself." He then called Talakai "a taller and more handsome version" of himself.

John revealed that fans send him pictures of all kind of people who looks like him and most of the time he says "No really." But, when he turned around and looked at Talakai he claimed, "legitimately looks like me."

Talakai reveals that he is always told by the people about his resemblance with John. To this, John responded, "I'm sorry I've been haunting you."

'The Voice' Season 24: Talakai joins Team Legend

Talakai said, "I love you Reba, I'll go with John," as he chose to go with John Legend over Reba McEntire.

Coach John went to the stage and clicked a selfie with the "similar looking" singer.

John then said in the confessional, "Wow, one in the most handsome men I have ever seen, i mean honestly."

He then praised the singer's voice, saying, "I really liked his tone, the richness in his voice and the smoothness in his voice. I got my twin on my side."

'The Voice' Season 24 airs every Monday and Tuesday on NBC at 8 pm ET.