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CNN apologized after airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator (Kelly Vohnn) during its coverage of Dolly Parton’s death; CNN said it regrets the error and apologized to Parton’s family. Vohnn, an impersonator, noted she never claimed to be Parton and asked media to exercise due diligence. The incident highlights the need for careful image verification in news reporting.
CNN apologized to Dolly Parton’s family after airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator (Kelly Vohnn) instead of Parton herself in coverage of her Aug. 25 death. The network said the error was regrettable, and the impersonator called the moment embarrassing. Parton’s family has not publicly commented, while tributes from celebrities celebrated Parton’s life and legacy.
CNN apologized after airing a photo of Dolly Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn in a segment about Dolly Parton’s death; the image appeared during Laura Coates Live, Parton died Aug. 25 at 80, and CNN said it regretted the error and apologized to Parton’s family as the impersonator’s identity was clarified by Getty Images.
CNN apologized to Dolly Parton’s family after a late-night segment aired a photo of Dolly Parton impersonator Kelly Vohnn instead of Parton herself while reporting her death; Vohnn is a Las Vegas performer who has portrayed Parton for years, and CNN noted Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80 after a brief cancer battle.
Jim Carrey appeared at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris to receive a lifetime achievement honor and spoke in French, a rare public moment that quickly went viral and sparked online conspiracy theories that he was replaced by an impersonator; despite the chatter, many fans defended him, pointing out his energy and that he looked like his previous self.
A look-alike of Melania Trump walked into a Los Angeles matinee of Brett Ratner’s controversial documentary Melania, greeting a small audience before leaving; the real first lady was not present, and the film continues to spark debate over its director and subject.
A Justin Bieber impersonator infiltrated a Las Vegas nightclub and performed on stage with DJ Gryffin, who was unaware it was not the real Bieber. The impersonator's team orchestrated the ruse, but he was later removed from the venue and banned from future entry, highlighting the risks of impersonation at high-profile events.
A Justin Bieber impersonator, Dylan Desclos, fooled staff and a DJ at a Las Vegas nightclub into letting him perform on stage, racking up a $10,000 bar tab before being banned for life from the venue. The impersonator's elaborate ruse highlights the ease with which he deceived others, raising concerns about security and authenticity in celebrity impersonation.
A French impersonator of Justin Bieber successfully fooled a Vegas DJ and the crowd into believing he was the real singer during a performance at XS Nightclub, even racking up a $10,000 bar tab, highlighting how convincingly he mimicked Bieber despite the real artist currently not performing live often.
A Justin Bieber impersonator named Dylan Desclos fooled staff and a DJ at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas, performing on stage before being exposed and banned from the venue.
A Justin Bieber impersonator tricked staff at Wynn Las Vegas into believing he was the pop star, leading to an unplanned onstage performance before being removed by security.
A Justin Bieber impersonator, Dylan Desclos, successfully fooled a Las Vegas nightclub and DJ Gryffin, leading to a ban and a $10,000 bill, after infiltrating a performance with a convincing act that included tattoos and appearance, only to be exposed and removed.
Heidi Agan, a 43-year-old British brunette, has made a living as a look-alike for Catherine, Princess of Wales, due to her uncanny resemblance. Recently, she found herself at the center of rumors about Catherine's whereabouts following a surgery, with skeptics claiming that a person caught on camera was not the royal, but rather a doppelgänger, and some suspected it was Agan. However, she clarified that she has never met Catherine, nor is she working with the royal family, and she has now taken on a job at a dance and musical theater school due to the pandemic's impact on the entertainment industry.
Professional Kate Middleton look-alike Heidi Agan has denied being the woman photographed at the Windsor Farm Stand with Prince William, asserting that she was at work at the time. Agan urged conspiracy theorists to stop spreading rumors and reassured fans that Middleton is "alive." Middleton's recent public appearance at the farm stand, her first since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, has put an end to concerns about her health and whereabouts.
Ashley Leechin, a well-known Taylor Swift impersonator, is facing backlash from fans after staging a prank where she pretended to be the pop star. Leechin, accompanied by bodyguards, walked through a mall and visited Downtown Disney, posing with fans who believed they were meeting Swift. When the impersonator revealed her true identity, many fans were upset and criticized the prank as irresponsible. Some fans even suggested that Swift could take legal action against Leechin. Despite the negative comments, Leechin defended her actions and stated that she had an "amazing time" with the fans.