Riverdale actor calls out TikTok singer Mr Fantasy - but is all as it seems?
Riverdale actor calls out TikTok singer Mr Fantasy - but is all as it seems?6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNaomi de SouzaBBC Newsbeat Getty ImagesSinger Mr Fantasy went viral last year with his eccentric personality and style - but theories have been circulating about his real identityWho is Mr Fantasy? It's a question that's been asked about the flamboyant pop singer since he emerged last year.His eccentric outfits, over-the-top manner and catchy tunes earned him viral attention, but they weren't the only thing fans showed up for.He bears a very strong resemblance to KJ Apa, the New Zealand-born actor best-known for his starring role in huge Netflix series Riverdale.Underneath Mr Fantasy's black, shoulder-length wig - a hairstyle that's been compared to Shrek character Lord Farquaad - it's hard to deny he and Apa share a few traits.They have identical tattoos and similar builds, but have denied (or dodged) questions from journalists who've asked if they're the same person, even if fans have long believed they are.But when Mr Fantasy's latest music video, starring several of Apa's former Riverdale cast mates, surfaced earlier this week it only confirmed many people's suspicions.Apa, however, has posted a clip on Instagram accusing Mr Fantasy of stealing his identity.So what's really going on?Getty ImagesHave I seen you somewhere before? KJ Apa (left) insists he is not Mr FantasyMr Fantasy debuted new single Do Me Right, along with a high-energy music video packed with cameos from various celebrities, last week.Apa's Riverdale co-stars Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch feature, as well as stars including actor Patrick Schwarzenegger, singer Sombr and YouTuber-turned pop star Alex Warren. In his response, Apa opens by saying he wants to address "something going on for a long time"."There was recently a music video that was released that included a bunch of...المصدر: BBC Entertainment | Source: BBC Entertainment
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