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 to turn the chair for 'The Voice' Season 24 singer Talakai, a 34-year-old from Sacramento, California.
The judge was 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 of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' bags two chair turns
Talakai sang Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' in his Blind Audition round and within a few moments of his performance, John Legend became the first one to turn his chair for the singer.
Subsequently, Reba McEntire turned around and 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 Legend turned around his chair, he said, "I'm looking at myself." He then dubbed the singer "a taller and more handsome version" of himself.
John revealed that fans usually 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 the singer "legitimately" looked like him.
Talakai also opened up about how he has always been told by the people about his resemblance with John, and the coach responded, "I'm sorry I've been haunting you."
'The Voice' Season 24: Talakai joins Team Legend
While turning down Reba McEntire, Talakai said, "I love you Reba, I'll go with John," as he chose to go with John Legend.
Soon, Coach John went to the stage and clicked a selfie with the "similar-looking" singer.
During the confessional, the 'All of Me' singer said, "Wow, one of 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.