While everyone was getting over the moment a man stormed the stage and stole the mic of the UK performance – everyone else was busy convincing themselves James Patrice was on the TV.
The popular social media star received dozens of messages after people believed he was identical to one of the stars of the Moldova act.
I thought that was @JamesPatrice at first #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/uc81IAY9dS
— zoë (@zoeisaprincess) May 12, 2018
Why is @JamesPatrice performing for Moldova in #Eurovision? #MDA
— Glenn Holmwood (@glennholmwood) May 12, 2018
Didn’t know @JamesPatrice representing Moldova pic.twitter.com/P8DBZUNLiT
— Max E Hardin (@MaxEHarding) May 12, 2018
Ah heyihhh @JamesPatrice ???????? #MDA #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/6L7wDI3OmG
— Con Con (@Nagginsnnotions) May 12, 2018
Of course James took the comparison in jest, and said although he’s “allegedly” competing, he’s fully behind Irish act Ryan O’Shaughnessy.