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Richard Madeley Reacts After Pug Wins Stockport Lookalike Contest

A playful, locally organized stunt drew roughly 200 people following weeks of mysterious flyers.

Overview

  • Appearing on ITV’s This Morning on Tuesday, Madeley called the outcome a “fantastic honour” and joked that winner Larry could one day sit in on Good Morning Britain.
  • The tongue-in-cheek competition was held Sunday at Alexandra Park in Edgeley, Stockport, drawing about 200 attendees with 16 official entrants.
  • Larry, a pug in a wavy Madeley-style wig, took first place and received an inflatable champagne bottle.
  • Runner-up prizes included Richard & Judy Book Club titles, with another participant receiving an Ali G Indahouse DVD.
  • Organised by an individual identified as “Mrs Jones” after anonymous flyers appeared across the area, the event gained momentum through local media including BBC Radio Manchester, and attendees voiced interest in a repeat next summer.