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Rebecca Koncienzcy

ITV The Chase's Paul Sinha comments on how much contestant looks like him

The Chase's Paul Sinha was stunned at the similarities between himself and one of the show's contestants.

Zoology graduate Rafey was first up in tonight's episode of the award-winning ITV game show.

The 21-year-old is a self-confessing "indoor person" who plays a lot of video games and his favourite film is Lord Of The Rings because he is "a bit of a geek".

He racked up and impressive £6,000 in the cash builder and The Sinnerman, Paul, commented on the uncanny resemblance.

Paul and Rafey on The Chase (ITV)

Paul, 49, said: "You look like me, you're an indoor person, we have a lot in common, this will be very interesting."

And he wasn't the only one who spotted Rafey was a dead ringer for Paul viewers at home took to Twitter to comment on the likeness.

One said: "Awww its @paulsinha little brother?"

Rafey on The Chase (ITV)

Another said: "Is it Paul Sinha's bro?"

A third said: "That awkward moment when @paulsinha chases his twin."

A fourth said: "Oh look @paulsinha has done the face app younger bit"

And a fifth added: "Why is The Sinnermann a contestant? Lol"

Rafey felt brave taking on his look-alike and opted for the higher offer of £26,000, easily securing the huge jackpot for the team.

*The Chase is on ITV, weekdays from 5pm

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