We had to do a double take when these pics of Rachel Riley arrived in our inbox this morning.
The ‘Countdown’ star looks unrecognisable dressed as Cleopatra to launch Kellogg’s new Ancient Legends (see what they did there?) granolas, mueslis and cereals.
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The maths whiz recreated the iconic look complete with black wig, thick black lashes and an array of dazzling gowns.
The 30-year-old even braved having a snake draped around her neck for the photoshoot - not that it bothered her.
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“It was so much fun to become Cleopatra for the day,” Rachel said. “I grew up in a house with all kinds of reptiles, so snakes aren’t a problem for me and I actually really like handling them.”
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The real Cleopatra died after being bitten by a deadly asp, but Rachel posed with a variety of non-venomous snakes for the shoot.
Kellogg’s spokeswoman Louise Thompson-Davies said: “Rachel handled the snakes with no fear like a true ancient legend. She looked stunning as our celebrity Cleopatra, and at first glance I must admit I didn’t recognise her.”
Rachel Riley as Cleopatra
(01 of06)
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Fearless Rachel Riley had no problem handling this critter. The Countdown star posed with a variety of non-venomous snakes to celebrate the launch of Kelloggâs Ancient Legends cereal. The range of six cereals come packed with nutritious ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa, chia, flax and spelt. Cuff by Evra. (credit:Kelloggs)
(02 of06)
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Countdownâs Rachel Riley, posing as Cleopatra, has a tricky time with a snake. The star, helping to launch Kelloggâs new range of Ancient Legends breakfast foods, said: âI grew up in a house with all kinds of reptiles so snakes arenât a problem for me and I actually really like handling them!â Cleopatra, of course, died following the bite of a deadly asp.Dress by Rare London, Belt by Tory Burch and Necklace by Topshop. (credit:Kelloggs)
(03 of06)
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Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley looks unrecognisable as the Ancient Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. The presenter donned the glamorous look to launch Kelloggâs Ancient Legends, a new range of granolas, mueslis and cereals featuring healthy ancient grains. Rachel fearlessly handled a snake to truly get into the character of Cleopatra. Dress by Forever Unique, jewellery by Topshop and Urbiana. (credit:Kelloggs)
(04 of06)
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Rachel Riley looks stunning as a high-fashion Cleopatra in a new shoot for Kelloggâs. The Countdown star, pictured here holding some of the cereal giantâs new muesli, took part in the shoot to launch Ancient Legends. The range of six cereals come packed with nutritious ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa, chia, flax and spelt. Dress by Rare London, Belt by Tory Burch and Necklace by Topshop. (credit:Kelloggs)
(05 of06)
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Walk like an Egyptian: Presenter Rachel Riley strikes a pose in a fun photoshoot to celebrate the launch of Kelloggâs Ancient Legends, a new line of granolas, mueslis and cereals which contain prized ancient grains such as spelt, rye and quinoa. Dress by Rare London, Shoes by Public Desire, Belt by Tory Burch and Necklace by Topshop. (credit:Kelloggs)
(06 of06)
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Rachel Riley, dressed as a modern Cleopatra, relaxes on a chaise longue as part of a photoshoot for Kelloggâs Ancient Legends. The range of six cereals come packed with nutritious ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa, chia, flax and spelt. Dress by Forever Unique, Shoes by Office, Cuff by Evra. (credit:Kelloggs)