Dec 15, 2024, 04:16 PM ET
With the recent popularity of look-alike contests for celebrities and athletes, Philadelphia Eagles fans brought their own event together this year with a Jalen Hurts-themed contest on Sunday. After voting by both the crowd and event hosts Morgan Blagman, Gaëlle Mardy, and Christiane Mushagasha, Qualeleb Monfiston, 29, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, was crowned the winner.
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Questions in the voting process ranged from “What do you think of the passing game?” to “Are you single?” Monfiston was crowned winner with a grand prize of free coffee for a year at Dunkin’ Donuts, two free tickets to Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a Hurts special treat: crayfish-flavored Lay’s chips.
The event drew roughly 150 people to Rittenhouse Square in downtown Philadelphia just hours before Hurts and the rest of the Eagles took the field for their home game.
Hurts-inspired looks weren’t the only familiar faces around Philly this weekend, with a Jason Kelce contest bringing fans together on Saturday. Take a look at a few of our favorite moments from the square full of Jalen Hurts imitators.
The crowd reacts during the Jalen Hurts look-alike competition. Nearly 150 filled the square as Jalen look-alikes took center stage. Heather Khalifa for ESPNRowan Arthur, 17, draws a beard with eyeliner before signing up to participate in the Jalen Hurts lookalike contest. Heather Khalifa for ESPNContestants line up for the Jalen Hurts lookalike contest. Heather Khalifa for ESPNMembers of the crowd record and take photos of the Jalen Hurts lookalike contest. Attendees yelled questions to be asked to the contestants and cheered to help decision making. Heather Khalifa for ESPNHosts Christiane Mushagasha, left, Morgan Blagman, center, and Gaelle Mardy talk among themselves while selecting the winner. The idea started a few weeks in advance, giving time to spread the word around social media for local “Jalens” to join the event. Heather Khalifa for ESPNQuaeleb Monfiston, 29, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, wins tickets to the game after winning the Jalen Hurts lookalike contest. The afternoon home game hosts the Steelers. Heather Khalifa for ESPN
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