BBC Breakfast star Rachel Burden looked exactly like one of her former colleagues as she took on presenting duties for the Beeb’s flagship morning show today.

The star, 48, unveiled a new hair do that made her look the double of former show star, Louise Minchin, 54.

Rachel brought viewers their Sunday headlines alongside regular stand-in star Ben Thompson, 41, where she showed off her impressive new look,

The Sunday edition of the programme, broadcast live from Salford, is often presented by a variety of stand-in stars from across the network.

Fans can see Sally Nugent, 51, and Jon Kay, 53, hosting on Monday to Wednesday before Naga Munchetty, 48, and Charlie Stayt, 61, take over from Thursday to Saturday.

However, you would be forgiven for thinking that show legend Louise Minchin had turned up to host today’s edition as Rachel’s new look bore a striking resemblance to the star.

Gone are the days of Rachel’s flowing hair and centre parting as she showed off a brand new dramatic blunt fringe that got plenty of fans talking.

She kept the bottom of her blonde tresses loosely curled which helped her to look increasingly like her former counterpart.

Taking to Twitter to comment on Rachel’s new look, one fan said: “Rachel Burden seems to be turning into Louise Minchin.”

Another quickly added:  “Thought that @louiseminchin was back on @BBCBreakfast.”

A third penned of the broadcaster: “Didn’t recognise you in your new fringe!”

As a fourth said: “You look amazing this morning.”

Alongside her duties on the BBC’s morning show, Rachel is more often found on the airwaves of BBC Radio 5 Live.

She hosts a show alongside Rick Edwards but she recently confirmed they would be having some time apart as they enjoyed their own summer breaks.

Rachel assured the pair’s listeners that it would be business as usual from September when they get back into the studio together.