Zayn Malik lookalike contest in New York goes viral: "They look like Disney princes"

Several men resembling the ex One Direction singer, Zayn Malik, gathered in Brooklyn to compete in lookalike contest.

Following the success of the Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition, the Zayn Malik lookalike contest in New York wowed fans. On November 17, several men who resembled the former One Direction singer gathered at Maria Hernandez Park in Brooklyn to compete for the prize of a free tattoo. After the event, two participants quickly gained attention online.

On November 18, the @allurequinn X account shared photos of two contestants from the competition. Unsurprisingly, the pair had striking features similar to the Pillowtalk singer. Their identities remain unknown, but their photos have gone viral, with the post receiving nearly 400,000 views. 

zayn insane face card is hard to replicate but they were robbed for sure… https://t.co/ISXJQPEIpv pic.twitter.com/XzWeVRSHyY

— pop culture gal (@allurequinn) November 17, 2024

Speaking about the two, the X user tweeted:”Zayn insane face card is hard to replicate but they were robbed for sure…”

Several fans of Zayn Malik echoed these sentiments, with comments online saying: “They should've been the top 2,” an X user said.  

“They were the best ngl they don’t look like zayn but they fine,” a netizen commented.  

“They should make a special award for ‘Not close but really attractive,’” a platform user said.

Unlike Timothée Chalamet, who attended his lookalike contest, Zayn Malik did not make an appearance at the event dedicated to him. 

Meanwhile, other comments on X included: “They look more like flynn rider than zayn malik,” an X user said.  

“Broo they look like disney princes,” a platform user commented.  

“Maybe they dont look like Zayn but they’re definitely winning in the look department,” a netizen said.

Although many agreed the viral duo didn’t closely resemble Zayn Malik, netizens were captivated by their appearance, noting how attractive they looked. 

Other comments read: “Zayn’s influence is so strong even his almost twins are serving,” an X user said.

“You don’t have to look like them, but the way you are is fine for you,” a platform user added.