{
  "id": 106332,
  "title": "Apple Will Judge Your Mustache Authenticity at Its Ted Lasso Look-Alike Contest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/apple-will-judge-your-mustache-authenticity-at-its-ted-lasso-look",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T22:03:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/apple-ted-lasso-look-alike-contest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ted Lasso fans can showcase their mustache skills at a look-alike contest hosted by Apple, kicking off the fourth season of the popular show on August 6. The event at Apple Fifth Avenue Plaza in New York follows a three-round format with eliminations at each stage. Contestants must embody Ted Lasso's persona, delivering a short speech in round three for a chance to win custom Beats headphones and a custom soccer scarf. Prizes for the first-place winner and runners-up include the aforementioned items. Season four of Ted Lasso is set to premiere on August 5, featuring 10 episodes released weekly.",
  "summary": "Ted Lasso season four is set to premiere Wednesday, and to celebrate the debut, Apple is hosting a Ted Lasso look-alike contest in New York. \"Think you have the stache to make fans believe? Join the fun this August 6 at Apple Fifth Avenue Plaza for a Ted Lasso Look-Alike contest,\" reads Apple's Facebook event page . Apple has a set of contest rules instructing participants to visit Apple Fifth…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}