Folks have been left in hysterics after a statue of Tony Blair unveiled in Kosovo, drew comparisons to Australian actor and Neighbours star Jason Donovan.
The sculpture was unveiled in Ferizaj, Kosovo on Wednesday (12 June) to rejoice 25 years of independence from the previous state of Yugoslavia, the place Blair performed a job in Nato discussions. The previous prime minister was in attendance on the unveiling on Blair Boulevard, and addressed MPs in a particular session in Kosovo’s parliament.
However a put up shared by Blair’s former secretary Alistair Campbell went viral after he shared the picture in a bid to induce the general public to vote for the Labour celebration, however responses to the put up grew to become comical instantly.
“Statue of Tony Blair unveiled in Kosovo,” wrote Campbell. “Undecided the place, if anyplace, statues will probably be raised to any of the 5 PMs who’ve taken our nation backwards within the final 14 years. Vote Labour if you would like a severe authorities that will get stuff accomplished.”
However customers couldn’t imagine their eyes on the unveiled determine, and have been satisfied there had been a mistake.
“Jason Donovan statue revealed lol. Ought to be Tony Blair,” joked one consumer on X/Twitter.
“That’s Jason Donovan…” added one other.
Others referenced the 56-year-old’s songs as they wrote, “I closed my eyes, Drew again the curtain, Ah-ah ARRRRGHHHH… F***. Is that purported to be Jason Donovan?”
One particular person captioned the picture, “A younger Jason Donovan captured waving goodbye to his relationship with Kylie ‘Too Many Damaged Hearts within the World’.”
“Checked out why Jason Donovan was trending, now can’t unsee how a lot he seems like Tony Blair,” wrote one other.
Donovan starred alongside Kylie Minogue within the hit US cleaning soap, Neighbours. He rose to fame on the present, taking part in Scott Robinson from 1985 to 1989, earlier than embarking on his solo singing profession. Minogue performed his love curiosity Charlene.
The pair reunited in July 2022 and mirrored on their return to the present.
“I didn’t actually see it taking place … however now that it’s taking place, it feels proper,” Minogue stated of her comeback, whereas Donovan stated the looks will probably be a “homage” quite than a “massive second.”
“To attempt to recreate the previous may be very tough. This isn’t making an attempt to recreate the previous, that is really simply giving a nod to these characters, and what the road has accomplished for us,” he added.
Others have been much less impressed by the statue as they added, “Good. Iraqis can throw their shoe at it.”
