Love Island fans have identified a striking doppelgänger of contestant Samraj Toor, with the lookalike himself speaking out about the resemblance. Austin Galuppo, a model based in the US, has declared himself Samraj's 'twin' after posting a TikTok video comparing their features.
Doppelgänger Revealed on TikTok
Galuppo uploaded a video captioned 'Love Island UK twin,' showing a TV screen with Samraj on the show before switching to himself lip-syncing to Muni Long's Made For Me. He mouths, 'Twin, where have you been?' while zooming in on Samraj's face to highlight the uncanny similarity. The clip quickly garnered attention, with followers backing his claim.
One fan commented, 'No wait,' to which Austin replied, 'No cause it's so crazy right.' Another wrote, 'That's your long lost brother,' while a third joked, 'If Lorenzo and Samraj had a kid.' Many suggested Austin should audition for a future Love Island series.
Previous Dating Show Appearance
Some viewers recognized Galuppo from another dating program. One comment asked, 'Wait weren't you on pop the balloon?' Austin confirmed he had appeared in one episode. Pop the Balloon is a dating show that began on YouTube before a brief stint on Netflix as part of its live broadcasting trial. In the format, a contestant is judged by a group of singles who 'pop' a balloon if uninterested. Austin featured in the episode titled 'In Our Pop Era.' Netflix canceled the show after one series.
Samraj's Love Island Journey
Samraj Toor, a 25-year-old from Birmingham, is among over 36 Islanders who have entered the 13th series of ITV's competitive reality show. The series, airing Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, is nearing its final week. More than a dozen contestants remain, vying for a cash prize and the title of ideal match. Viewers have noted resemblances to musicians, reality stars, and former Love Island contestants throughout the season.
