Seeing this actor on stage with Jelly Roll was certainly not on our 2025 bingo card, but it's quickly become one of our favorite viral moments this year.
Fans at the "Wild Ones" singer's Columbus, Ohio concert got more than they bargained for when the country-rap star brought out none other than actor Kevin James for a surprise appearance. Dressed head-to-toe in Jelly Roll's signature all-black outfit, complete with a black baseball cap, it was surprisingly hard to tell the two apart.
Needless to say, the crowd was in total disbelief and luckily everyone got out their phones to capture the unexpected moment to share on social media.
The resemblance between the two is uncanny. If not for Jelly Roll's trademark face and neck tattoos, fans admitted they could easily be mistaken for each other. "I legit thought Jelly Roll got his tattoos removed for a sec," commented one fan under the TikTok video. With matching beards, similar builds, and identical outfits, they truly looked like long-lost twins reunited under the spotlight as they performed a duet of Jelly Roll's hit single "Need a Favor."
Kevin James, best known for his roles in The King of Queens and Paul Blart: Mall Cop, surprised many with his stage presence and impressive vocals. He seemed right at home on stage as the unlikely duo rocked out in perfect sync.
To no one's surprise, the moment quickly went viral, with multiple video clips of the performance spreading like wildfire on social media. Fans couldn't get enough of the unexpected pairing and left comments like, "Everyone went crazy when they brought him out." Another person joked, "Kevin just looks like Jelly Rolls smaller but older brother đ."
This surprise moment not only delighted fans in attendance, but also showcased Jelly Roll's sense of humor and ability to constantly keep fans on their toes. The Columbus show will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable of his tour thanks to the perfectly executed surprise that had everyone doing double takes.
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