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A MICHAEL Jackson lookalike pretended to be the King of Pop to plug the star’s last tour, his family claim.
The double was allegedly used at London’s O2 Arena alongside TV host Dermot O’Leary, 39, to announce gig dates back in 2009.
The family also reckon clips showing the Thriller star rehearsing – later used in a movie – featured a double.
The allegations are in a £26bn claim against the singer’s concert promoters.
Jacko’s children Paris and Prince, both 16, and their gran Katherine, 82, say tour bosses hired the lookalike as Michael was not fit enough.
The family say promoters AEG “mishandled” the star who died aged 50 three weeks before the tour.
They also say the firm was negligent in hiring disgraced doctor Conrad Murray, 60, who gave the star a fatal dose of anaesthetic.
Body language expert Bianca Cobb said: “In my opinion, the man in the clips isn’t Michael Jackson.
“The walk is cockier and had more bounce than MJ’s typical stride. He tended to walk with his head down.”
The Jacksons are appealing for the double to come forward and give evidence at the Los Angeles court.
A family source said: “Paris and Prince and their gran believe a fake Michael was involved. They have hired detectives to track him down.”
AEG deny the claim.Sony, which released the movie This Is It showing Jacko rehearsing, said: “Every frame is undeniably Michael.”You are not allowed to view links.
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