Quiz about Name the British Celebrity Part 2

Name the British Celebrity - Part 2 Quiz

Welcome to part two of the British celebrity quiz. This quiz will focus on lesser known celebrities and several reality television ones.

A multiple-choice quizbyLagunathemoron. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Lagunathemoron

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,311

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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2471

Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (5/10), Dizart (2/10), Guest 146 (3/10).

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1.In the first series of "Pop Idol", ten contenders won the public vote to go in to the finals. Darius Danesh had to take someones place because they had vocal problems. Who was this celebrity? Hint

Pete Waterman

Korben

Aaron Bayley

Rik Waller

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2.“明星在他们眼中”是一个关于正常的背影e singing just like stars. Every year there is a final and after ten years, there was another final for the ten winners. This celebrity won the yearly concert in 1999 and the ultimate championship in 2000 after singing a Chris de Burgh song. Hint

Ian Moor

David Hill

Carl Jackson

Phil Roberts

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3.This celebrity journalist sparked outrage with his interview with Michael Jackson. He is known for good roles such as a starring role in "Mike Basset: England Manager" and revealing the truth about Charles Ingram, the man found guilty for cheating on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". Who is this man?

Answer: (Two Words. First and Last name..or just Surname.)

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4.This actor appears several times a year in the soap "Emmerdale" as Zack Dingles brother, Shadrach. Hint

Paul Griffin

David Swales

Fred Murray

Andy Devine

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5.These two twins started their acting career in "The Matrix Reloaded", after playing the roles of the Virus Twins. Hint

艾德里安和Michael North

Andrew and Michael Whyment

Neil and Adrian Rayment

Neil and Andrew Alway

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6."The Club" was a reality show about three celebrities running a bar for several months. Which of these celebrities did not take part? Hint

Richard Blackwood

Dean Gaffney

John Sargent

Samantha Fox

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7.The judges for the first "Pop Idol" were a DJ, two managers and someone who was previously a judge on the first "Popstars". Who was this judge? Hint

Nikki Chapmen

Neil Fox

Simon Cowell

Pete Waterman

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8."Gamesmaster" was a show about videogames. The show was a sucess thanks to a bandana-wearing gaming expert. Who was this man?

Answer: (Two Words. Full name or last name only)

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9.Which government member is from Hull in Yorkshire and has the nickname "Two Jags"? He was also portrayed for hitting somebody who threw an egg at him. Hint

Robin Cooke

Derek Irvine

Tony Blair

约翰·普雷斯科特

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10.Finally, which popular footballer was sold to Real Madrid in 2003, and earlier in the same year, had a football boot hit his head by the club's manager.

Answer: (Two Words. First and last name...or just surname.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first series of "Pop Idol", ten contenders won the public vote to go in to the finals. Darius Danesh had to take someones place because they had vocal problems. Who was this celebrity?

Answer:Rik Waller

Rik Waller had to drop out because of vocal problems. He later released an album which only hit 99th position in the charts. He later joined "Celebrity Fit Club" to lose weight. He has a marvellous voice and it was a shame he had to be replaced, although I wanted his replacement to win. Pete Waterman was a judge on the show and Aaron Bayley and Korben were fellow contenders, even though only one of them has a surname.

2. "Stars in their Eyes" is a show about normal people singing just like stars. Every year there is a final and after ten years, there was another final for the ten winners. This celebrity won the yearly concert in 1999 and the ultimate championship in 2000 after singing a Chris de Burgh song.

Answer:Ian Moor

Ian Moor is from Hull in Yorkshire, he is one of the most respected in the city. Moor released an album after he won the second championships and did quite well, although he has gone back to his old job... one million pounds richer!

3. This celebrity journalist sparked outrage with his interview with Michael Jackson. He is known for good roles such as a starring role in "Mike Basset: England Manager" and revealing the truth about Charles Ingram, the man found guilty for cheating on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". Who is this man?

Answer:Martin Bashir

Martin Bashir's parents are part Pakistan but the bloke is british. In 1995 he was watched by over twenty million viewers interviewing Princess Diana.

4. This actor appears several times a year in the soap "Emmerdale" as Zack Dingles brother, Shadrach.

Answer:Andy Devine

Andy Devine also plays a homeless person in "Richie Rich's Christmas Wish".

5. These two twins started their acting career in "The Matrix Reloaded", after playing the roles of the Virus Twins.

Answer:Neil and Adrian Rayment

Both brothers appeared in "Better Homes" in 1999.

6. "The Club" was a reality show about three celebrities running a bar for several months. Which of these celebrities did not take part?

Answer:John Sargent

Dean Gaffney played Robbie Jackson in "Eastenders" for many years. Sam Fox was a model and Richard Blackwood has had a large list of celebrity challenges.

7. The judges for the first "Pop Idol" were a DJ, two managers and someone who was previously a judge on the first "Popstars". Who was this judge?

Answer:Nikki Chapmen

Pete Waterman was a judge on the second "Popstars" and he managed the male winners of this competition, One True Voice.

8. "Gamesmaster" was a show about videogames. The show was a sucess thanks to a bandana-wearing gaming expert. Who was this man?

Answer:David Perry

"Gamesmaster" was on air in the United Kingdom for many years and was hosted by Domanic Diamond. The show ran through a series of themes, the final one being set on an island.

9. Which government member is from Hull in Yorkshire and has the nickname "Two Jags"? He was also portrayed for hitting somebody who threw an egg at him.

Answer:约翰·普雷斯科特

约翰·普雷斯科特is from Hull in East Yorkshire, my town. He has opened many landmarks in the city, including the world's first submarium, The Deep.

10. Finally, which popular footballer was sold to Real Madrid in 2003, and earlier in the same year, had a football boot hit his head by the club's manager.

Answer:David Beckham

Millions of Manchester United fans cried their eyes out when David Beckham was sold on the 17th of June 2003. Thank You!

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