I’m a Robbie Williams lookalike – Liam Gallagher and Olly Murs mistook me for him and I even married his backup singer
A ROBBIE Williams lookalike took his tribute act to another level — when he married the star’s backing dancer.
Tony Lewis has been performing as the singer’s double since his version of Let Me Entertain You won a karaoke competition in 2001.
He met wife Shelina when performing as Robbie on BBC show The One and Only in 2008.
After the two connected, he learned she had previously been a backing dancer for the singer.
Tony said: “We’ve been married 12 years and have two kids.
“Without Shelina as Robbie’s backing dancer, maybe we’d have never met.
“In a way, Robbie has not just given me a career — he’s also shaped my life and my family’s lives as well.”
Ex-plumber Tony, 43, of Leigh, Gtr Manchester, performs worldwide, has met Robbie twice and has been mistaken for him by Liam Gallagher and Olly Murs.
He said of his Take That star idol: “I met him on Channel 4 in 2005. He was so nice and pleasant, asking what I thought of his new album.
“I also met him a few years ago when I was booked to prank him on Saturday Night Takeaway.
“It was great to see him again. He’s always been supportive giving me shout-outs and advice.”
Most recently Tony performed on a cruise ship in Spain. He has also toured Australia, New Zealand, and Scandinavia.
He added: “I’ve had a mixture of reactions while out and about.
“Most people just say, ‘Oh, you’re that Robbie Williams guy’. Others just call me Robbie.
“Once I bumped into Liam Gallagher in a London bar toilet.
“He was stunned and thought I was Robbie at first — this was around the same time they’d had beef with each other.
“It was amazing to talk to him as I’m a massive Oasis fan.
“I do get some stick online but I just find it funny. I don’t think I could handle Robbie’s level of fame.
“But my son does tell his teachers and friends, ‘My dad is Robbie Williams’.”
