Coronation Street fans left double-taking at lookalike characters – but do you see the resemblance?

CORONATION Street fans were left double-taking after mistaking a new character for an exisiting troublemaker on the ITV soap.

While some didn't make the mistake, some couldn't believe how alike the two separate actors were - and for good reason.

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Many viewers mistook Oscar for David Platt's teenage son Max Turner and quickly took to Twitter to air their thoughts.

Alongside an emoji of a confused face, one person penned: "I thought that was Max for a second.

Echoing their comments, someone else questioned: "Why does Oscar look like Sam’s cousin Max?";

While a third added: "Oscar really looks like Max, doesn't he?"

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It was after the episode that Sam actor Jude revealed all on his real-life brother making a cameo alongside him.

Sharing a scene from the soap, Jude posted on Twitter: "When it was bring your brother to work day.

Jude also posted an image of them together on the set on his Instagram, writing: "Showing my brother the ropes."

Viewers took to social media over the moment and Jude's confession that he and the actor playing Oscar were related in real life.

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One fan said: "Good for you, nice to see Zach have a small part in your Corrie experience."

Another gushed: "It's so cute that your brother has a role in Corrie. You're both brilliant."

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV.

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