Social media can be full of surprises sometimes. In another surprising event, a doppelgänger of the late pop icon Michael Jackson is going viral online. The man, named Fabio Jackson, looks strikingly similar to the legendary singer.
Fabio also frequently posts his videos dancing to the tunes of MJ’s hits and even imitates his iconic dance steps. Many people are now wondering who Fabio Jackson is and if he is related to Michael Jackson. Read on to find out.
Who is Fabio Jackson?
Fabio Jackson is a 30-year-old social media influencer known for being a lookalike of Michael Jackson. He doesn’t only resemble the King of Pop but also dresses up like him and styles his hair in the same way. The British internet star has a huge following on TikTok, boasting over 10 million followers.
Born in June 1993, Fabio is a native of Great Yarmouth, England. He has been posting videos imitating Michael for over a year now and has garnered more than 26 million likes on his TikTok account.
With a rise in popularity, Fabio also faced a series of trolls online who claimed that he had undergone plastic surgery to look like Michael. The influencer, however, refuted the claims, by revealing he has looked like MJ ever since his childhood.
Is Fabio Jackson Related to Michael Jackson?
Fabio’s striking resemblance to Michael has often confused his followers, who wondered if he is related to the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. The social media star has himself confirmed that he is not related to MJ in any way, and his looks are merely a coincidence.
Hitting back at his trolls, Fabio also posted a video featuring his childhood pictures, which explained how he always looked like Michael and did not need to undergo any plastic surgery. “As you can see from my video, nothing has changed in my looks,” he said in the video.
“I’ve just grown up, my jaw has got wider, my teeth have shifted, my eyes are still the same and, yes, I still have my long hair like Michael,” the influencer added. Fabio also revealed that he was bullied at school when he was 11 for his looks.
“I was bullied at school because I looked so much like Michael,” he said in an interview. However, over the years, he has learned to embrace his appearance and now tries to create a good influence over his followers.
“I’m shy in the real world, but I love performing and dancing like Michael. When people look at me, they see this famous face, so I have to balance it out and try to be a good influence on the world,” added Fabio.
Social Media Reacts to Michael Jackson’s Doppelgänger
A number of social media users are surprised by the surreal resemblance between Fabio and Michael. “I think it’s safe to say that he doesn’t look like Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson looks like him,” commented a user.
Another wrote, “Let me just say you are the absolute closest to looking like Michael Jackson on the natural tip that I have ever seen … nothing fake about you.” A third commented, “You’re telling me that’s not Michael Jackson?”
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