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Quiz about Ant and Dec
Quiz about Ant and Dec

Ant and Dec Trivia Quiz


From child actors to pop stars to TV presenters, Ant and Dec are two of the most popular celebrities in the UK. What do you know about the Geordie jokers?

A multiple-choice quiz by Popsicle01. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Popsicle01
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
159,195
Updated
Jun 07 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
4195
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 148 (10/10), Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 37 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Ant and Dec played the characters PJ and Duncan in which children's television drama series? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As well as acting, Ant and Dec have also had several hit singles. Which was their first song to reach the top 10 in the UK? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was Ant and Dec's female co-host on "SM:TV Live"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of the "Friends" parody Ant and Dec appeared in on "SM:TV Live"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ant and Dec reached number 3 on the UK pop charts in 2002 with the song "We're On The Ball". The song was the official theme to what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of the late night show presented by Ant and Dec in 1997? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ant and Dec played Terry Collier and Bob Ferris in which classic TV re-make? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which UK reality TV show did Ant and Dec first present in 2002? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Ant and Dec have also presented the UK edition of "Pop Idol" in both 2002 and 2003. Who then was the only female judge on "Pop Idol"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. At the 2003 "National TV Awards", Ant and Dec won the award for the "Most Popular Entertainment Programme". Which of their shows earned them this award? Hint



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Mar 28 2024 : Guest 148: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Ant and Dec played the characters PJ and Duncan in which children's television drama series?

Answer: "Byker Grove"

Ant, (Anthony McPartlin) and Dec (Declan Donnelly) were both born in 1975 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The pair met and became friends on the set of the popular "Byker Grove", which was first shown by the BBC in 1990. Ant and Dec appeared in the drama series until 1994, when they left to launch their music career.
2. As well as acting, Ant and Dec have also had several hit singles. Which was their first song to reach the top 10 in the UK?

Answer: "Let's Get Ready To Rhumble"

The duo's first few hits were recorded under their "Byker Grove" character names of PJ and Duncan. "Let's Get Ready To Rhumble" (yes, it is spelt like that!) reached a respectable number 9 in 1994. The boys scored themselves 12 hits up to 1997, but television and presenting was soon calling them back again, and, in 1998, "SM:TV Live" was launched on weekend television.
3. Who was Ant and Dec's female co-host on "SM:TV Live"?

Answer: Cat Deeley

Born in Birmingham in 1977, Cat has also presented "CD:UK" and "Fame Academy". "SM:TV Live" (The "SM" stands for Saturday morning) was hugely popular with both young and old. Featuring sketches, guests from the worlds of television and pop music, games and live music, the programme stole the Saturday morning TV ratings.
4. What was the name of the "Friends" parody Ant and Dec appeared in on "SM:TV Live"?

Answer: Chums

"Chums" even featured a theme and opening credits not unlike "Friends". Guests on "SM:TV Live" also starred in "Chums", and it was sometimes amusing to see assorted pop stars and soap opera actors all trying not to laugh during the sketches! Ant and Dec stayed with "SM:TV Live" until 2001, with Cat Deeley staying on until 2002.
5. Ant and Dec reached number 3 on the UK pop charts in 2002 with the song "We're On The Ball". The song was the official theme to what?

Answer: The England World Cup Football Team

Although they had not made any records since 1997, the pair were asked to sing the official World Cup theme. Co-written by Ant and Dec, "We're On The Ball" became their biggest hit to date. Despite the boys efforts however, England did not win, and their musicial career was once again put on hold.
6. What was the name of the late night show presented by Ant and Dec in 1997?

Answer: Ant and Dec Unzipped

Ant and Dec had come a long way since their days on "Byker Grove", and "Unzipped" was a chance for them to perform comedy sketches of a slightly more adult nature.
7. Ant and Dec played Terry Collier and Bob Ferris in which classic TV re-make?

Answer: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

Ant and Dec appeared in the episode "No Hiding Place", which was originally shown as part of "Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads" TV series in 1973. This one-off earned them some quite favourable reviews. Rodney Bewes, who played Bob in the original series, had a cameo role in the re-make.
8. Which UK reality TV show did Ant and Dec first present in 2002?

Answer: I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

A sort of celebrity "Survivor", this popular UK reality show takes 10 celebrities, puts them in the rainforest in Australia, and lets the viewers vote to keep in their favourite. The celebrities have to perform various tasks involving assorted creepie-crawlies to earn food for the group. Ant and Dec, living in a more comfortable hotel envioronment, presided over the proceedings and narrated the show.

The first series starred 8 celebrities and was won by DJ Tony Blackburn.
9. Ant and Dec have also presented the UK edition of "Pop Idol" in both 2002 and 2003. Who then was the only female judge on "Pop Idol"?

Answer: Nicki Chapman

Ant and Dec were seen as the kindly, sympathetic foil to the sometimes cruel comments of judges Nicki Chapman, Pete Waterman, Neil Fox, and the infamous Simon Cowell. The winner of "Pop Idol" got a recording contract, and Nicki?s management company would then represent them.
10. At the 2003 "National TV Awards", Ant and Dec won the award for the "Most Popular Entertainment Programme". Which of their shows earned them this award?

Answer: Saturday Night Takeaway

Ant and Dec also shared the award for "Most Popular Entertainment Presenter". In November 2003 Ant and Dec announced the possibility of taking their "Saturday Night Takeaway" to America, although the boys may have to tone down their Geordie accents for an American audience! A special audience of American tourists and residents of London were invited to watch a special live show performed by the boys, to see how well their unique brand of humour went down. So look out, America, Ant and Dec could well be dominating your TV screens one day!
Source: Author Popsicle01

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