“I Found Your Twin”: SA Discovers Rachel Kolisi Lookalike on US TV Show That Has Mzansi Stunned
- An American shared a photo comparison that left South Africans amazed at the striking resemblance between a Love Island USA contestant and Rachel Kolisi
- The viral post featured side-by-side images showing how similar the two women look
- Over 1600 people reacted to the discovery, with dozens commenting that they noticed the same resemblance when watching the American reality show
Source: TikTok
South Africans have been left speechless after discovering an American woman on Love Island USA who looks exactly like Rachel Kolisi.
Content creator @mika_official, an American TikTok user who shares random content about food, fashion, and interesting people, posted the viral comparison on the 26 of June that has everyone talking about the incredible resemblance.
The post was shared with the caption:
"@rachel kolisi I found your twin on @Love Island USA."
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The viral post features two photos placed together, with the Love Island USA contestant on top and Rachel Kolisi on the bottom. The similarities between the two women are so striking that many viewers had to look twice to tell them apart. The American reality show participant's facial features, bone structure, and overall appearance mirror those of Siya Kolisi's ex-wife so closely that viewers are calling them virtual twins.
The comparison has sparked widespread discussion among South Africans who watch international reality television. Many viewers admitted they noticed the resemblance while watching Love Island USA episodes, but weren't sure if others would see it too. The viral post confirmed what many were thinking, leading to an outpouring of agreement in the comments section.
Source: TikTok
Viewers react to the photo
The striking resemblance discovery attracted hundreds of comments from amazed South Africans.
@iamtamiac shared:
"I saw the exact same thing when I first saw Iris. Thought I was the only one 😂"
@mivumemani asked:
"Which one is Rachel?😭"
@thabi confirmed:
"I thought I was the only one!!!"
@s noted:
"I knew she looked familiar🥀"
@ahlume exclaimed:
"Ohhh, hold onnnn!!!👀"
@tatumtheron admitted: "Now I can't unsee it"
@l wrote:
"That's who she reminded me of😭"
Science behind human lookalikes
According to the Smithsonian Magazine, doppelgängers share more than just physical similarities. Recent research shows that people with very similar faces often share many of the same genes and lifestyle traits.
Scientists studying unrelated people who look nearly identical found that half of the doppelgänger pairs had twin-like facial recognition scores when analysed by computer software.
The research revealed that look-alikes often share common genetic variations and similar characteristics like weight, height, and education levels. With the world's population now at 7.9 billion people, these genetic overlaps are becoming increasingly common, making discoveries like Rachel Kolisi's American twin more likely to happen.
View the TikTok photo below:
Other Rachel Kolisi stories making headlines
- Briefly News recently reported on Rachel Kolisi leading tributes as Springboks star Vincent Tshituka married his longtime partner, with the rugby player's incredible journey from refugee to Test debut leaving fans emotional.
- Rachel and Siya Kolisi both reacted to photos of Eben Etzebeth enjoying family time with his pregnant wife, but the nature of their interaction had social media users speculating about their current relationship.
- Rachel Kolisi made headlines with her comeback ride in a sleek Jetour X70 SUV worth R500,000, showing how she's embracing single life after her high-profile split.
Source: Briefly News
