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Quiz about The One and Only Gareth Gates
Quiz about The One and Only Gareth Gates

The One and Only Gareth Gates Trivia Quiz


Gareth Gates was the runner up in the 'Pop Idol' competition in England. Here's a quick quiz to see how much you know about the gorgeous bloke!

A multiple-choice quiz by caz4gg. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
caz4gg
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
93,674
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1202
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Question 1 of 10
1. What song did Gareth sing at the first audition for 'Pop Idol'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was Gareth's first single? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which Elvis hit has Gareth covered? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What song did Gareth sing with Rachel Stevens-S Club on the 'Pop Idol Winner's Show'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which song did all the 'Pop Idol' finalists, including Gareth, sing together at the end of the 'Pop Idol Roadshow'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which slight hindrance did Gareth overcome to compete in 'Pop Idol'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Gareth performed 'Look at Me Now' as a duet with which 'Pop Idol' contestant? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Gareth covered a song done by Robbie Williams for the roadshow- what was it called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'Forever Blue' was the B-side to which single? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Finally, what was the name of Gareth's second number 1 hit? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song did Gareth sing at the first audition for 'Pop Idol'?

Answer: Flying Without Wings

Gareth has confessed that Westlife are his idols. All of these songs were hits for Westlife in the UK charts.
2. What was Gareth's first single?

Answer: Unchained Melody

'Unchained Melody' was originally a hit for the Righteous Brothers. 'Evergreen/Anything is Possible' was a number 1 for the 'Pop Idol' winner, Will Young (though Gareth also did release it). 'Colourblind' was a number 1 for the third place finalist, Darius. 'I Will Always Love You' was covered by Rik Waller, a 'Pop Idol' competitor from my home town, Gillingham!
3. Which Elvis hit has Gareth covered?

Answer: Suspicious Minds

This song is on the B side to Gareth and Will's duet single, 'The Long and Winding Road', originally done by the Beatles.
4. What song did Gareth sing with Rachel Stevens-S Club on the 'Pop Idol Winner's Show'?

Answer: You Are Everything

Gareth confessed to a crush on Rachel Stevens, who is engaged to Holby City's Jeremy Edwards, I'm sure to Gareth's dismay!
5. Which song did all the 'Pop Idol' finalists, including Gareth, sing together at the end of the 'Pop Idol Roadshow'?

Answer: My Way

Frank Sinatra originally sang this track, which was performed at the roadshow, with solos from Will Young, the 'Pop Idol' winner, Gareth, and Darius, the third place finalist.
6. Which slight hindrance did Gareth overcome to compete in 'Pop Idol'?

Answer: He had a stammer

Gareth went on the Maguire course to help him deal with the stammer. It took him 30 seconds to just say his name at the first 'Pop Idol' audition.
7. Gareth performed 'Look at Me Now' as a duet with which 'Pop Idol' contestant?

Answer: Zoe Birkett

Gareth was particularly close to Zoe Birkett, as they were a similar age. Also Zoe could help Gareth out with his stammer as her father also had one.
8. Gareth covered a song done by Robbie Williams for the roadshow- what was it called?

Answer: Mack the Knife

'Mack the Knife' was very dramatic, and Gareth's performance was excellent. He performed this song with the 'Big Blue' band.
9. 'Forever Blue' was the B-side to which single?

Answer: Anyone of Us

'Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)' was a number 1 hit for Gareth in July 2002.
10. Finally, what was the name of Gareth's second number 1 hit?

Answer: Anyone of Us

The video to this single was shot in Venice, with Gareth singing on a gondola! Swoon!
Source: Author caz4gg

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