Ohio woman wins free Wendy’s burgers for a year after bizarre lookalike contest victory
An Ohio woman won a year's supply of free Wendy's burgers after winning a lookalike contest for the brand's mascot. The contest, held in New York City, featured nearly 20 contestants showcasing their best Wendy looks. The event celebrated World Redhead Day and highlighted the unique qualities of both redheads and the Wendy's brand.
- ▪The contest took place at New York City's Seaport Square on World Redhead Day.
- ▪Participants modeled their best Wendy's looks and performed original commercials.
- ▪The winner, named Jennifer, is an Ohio native with red hair.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 03:54:09 -0400 |
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Lifestyle Ohio woman wins free Wendy’s burgers for a year after bizarre lookalike contest victory By Teresa Mull, Fox News Published May 30, 2026, 3:54 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Grapefruit could make your coffee buzz last longer as experts warn of hidden risks Nearly 40% of Americans admit they've gone on a date just to score a free meal Passenger's stunning $5K cash tip leaves cruise worker in tears in shocking video An Ohio woman scored a year’s worth of free Dave’s Single burgers after taking first place in a Wendy’s mascot lookalike contest held on World Redhead Day. Nearly 20 contestants took to the stage at New York City’s Seaport Square (a nod to Wendy’s square burger patties) to compete.
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