A Traitors super fan has revealed her four-hour transformation into the show’s presenter, Claudia Winkleman.
Make-up artist Nicki Teal’s latest project was inspired by her favourite TV programme, The Traitors, a hit game show on BBC One.
The 39-year-old applied cream contour to subtly alter the shape of her face, and even wore contact lenses to make her eyes appear paler.
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She also applied thick eyeliner with eyeshadow and wore a black wig to match the star’s raven locks.
The video Nicki shared online showing how she emulated Claudia’s style even got the approval of the host herself.
“I’m a huge fan of Claudia and I’ve loved her on Strictly over the years but I think she’s even better on The Traitors,” Nicki, from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, told What’s the Jam.
“The Traitors is my favourite TV programme.
“I was slightly annoyed that my fringe wasn’t long enough but hopefully with the cream contour I’d used to change the shape of my nose and face, it was enough to be recognisable.
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“It took me four hours because I’m a perfectionist.”
Nicki, who has been a make-up artist for 14 years, shared a clip of her makeover on social media and it racked up more than 2.5 million views.
After the video gained attention, it got the seal of approval from the presenter, as Claudia, 54, told Nicki: “You’re amazing.”
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The talented artist added: “I couldn’t believe the reaction.
“It made my day that Claudia saw it herself.
“Everyone’s comments meant the world.”
One person said: “Oh my goodness, that’s perfect.”
Someone else said: “A masterpiece.”
A third person added: “Get that fringe pulled forward and it’s absolutely her.”
Another declared: “My jaw is dropped. This look is so Claudia. Amazing.”
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