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  The One and Only Gareth Gates    
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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!
Average, 10 Qns, caz4gg, May 21 08
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  Gareth Gates    
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Gareth Gates came in second in the 2002 "Pop Idol" contest. This was his break into the music industry, and since Febuary he has released four singles, one album, and a biography!
Average, 10 Qns, freako, Dec 24 17
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  A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop    
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"I love what I do. To be in this position at eighteen is all I could have ever wanted-and it is something that I've wanted for so long. Everyday I wake up and am thankful for being here." Gareth Gates (From Official Web Site)
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trivia question Quick Question
Nearly nine million votes were registered on the fateful "Pop Idol" final. How much percentage of the vote did Gareth have?

From Quiz "A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop"





Gareth Gates Trivia Questions
1. Gareth was a chorister at Bradford Cathedral, but who was the choir master?

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: Alan Horsey

Gareth became a chorister at the age of nine. After his audition the Choirmarster, Alan Horsey, said Gareth had one of the best voices he had heard at a first audition. Gareth had choir practices on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and sung on a Sunday. After two years, Gareth was made Head Chorister at the age of eleven.

2. Who beat Gareth in the 2002 "Pop Idol"?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: Will Young

Gareth came second, and Will Young came first, but the pair swear that they still are good friends and there is no rivalry between them!

3. What song did Gareth sing at the first audition for 'Pop Idol'?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

Answer: Flying Without Wings

Gareth has confessed that Westlife are his idols. All of these songs were hits for Westlife in the UK charts.

4. When Gareth went to the waxworks in Blackpool, at the age of twelve, which waxwork did he desperately want his picture with?

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was the first 'pop' singer that Gareth really liked. The first Michael Jackson record he bought was "Bad". The first single that Gareth ever bought was "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John in 1997.

5. What colour eyes does Gareth have?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: brown

Gareth used to sing in his local church choir!

6. What was Gareth's first single?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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!

7. Which Elvis hit has Gareth covered?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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.

8. What song did Gareth sing with Rachel Stevens-S Club on the 'Pop Idol Winner's Show'?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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!

9. Which haircare product sponsered Gareth in 2002?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: Wella

Gareth's sponsorship with Wella ended in the November-December period in 2002.

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

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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.

11. In 2002 Gareth was entered into the 'Guiness Book of Records' as...

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: The youngest male artist to get to number one in the UK

Gareth released "Unchained Melody" a month and a half after the show "Pop Idol". It was number one for four weeks and Gareth first found out by listening to the Sunday countdown with his Mum.

12. Which slight hindrance did Gareth overcome to compete in 'Pop Idol'?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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.

13. What is Gareth's middle name?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: Paul

Did you know that Gareth has a foster brother? His parents have fostered children temporarily ever since Gareth was born!

14. Gareth performed 'Look at Me Now' as a duet with which 'Pop Idol' contestant?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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.

15. Who especially helped Gareth with the songs on his first album, "What My Heart Wants To Say"?

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: Steve Mac

While Steve was the main man for helping Gareth with his songs, it was Ray that okayed everything. Ray Hedges said: "I have to say I am very impressed with Gareth: he's a talented musician as well as a good singer. He's reached a high level with piano and guitar and that makes a big difference. His ideas for melody are much stronger than most. He has a different understanding of music; he suggests chords and things and he was intrigued when we showed him some chord progressions he hadn't seen before." (Source from Daily Mail Newspaper)

16. Gareth covered a song done by Robbie Williams for the roadshow- what was it called?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

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.

17. 'GCSEs' are taken by English and Welsh students at the age of sixteen (Scottish students do something similar). These exams are really important and help the student go on to further education or get a good job. How did Gareth do on his GCSEs?

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: Seven As and Three Bs

In Gareth's GCSE German Oral Exam he had to sing all his answers as he was too nervous to speak. He claims that his teacher found it hilarious as he turned "Ich bin Gareth" into a rap. It worked though, as he got an A in German. (Story from Gareth's biography)

18. What popular drink is Gareth allergic to?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: Coffee

Julia Roberts is Gareth's favourite actress! He watched her movie "Notting Hill" with Hugh Grant over and over.

19. 'Forever Blue' was the B-side to which single?

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

Answer: Anyone of Us

'Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)' was a number 1 hit for Gareth in July 2002.

20. Nearly nine million votes were registered on the fateful "Pop Idol" final. How much percentage of the vote did Gareth have?

From Quiz A Tricky Quiz 'bout The Cutest Guy in Pop

Answer: 46.9%

After "Pop Idol" people kept asking Gareth why he wasn't upset that he didn't win. His reply was: "The reason why is because I was so happy for Will. I have loads of respect for him, he had so much courage to come out and tell people that he was gay; he was under loads of pressure." (Source from Gareth's biography)

21. Which beverage brand sponsored Gareth in 2002?

From Quiz Gareth Gates

Answer: Pepsi

Did you know that at a recent radio show at the Capital Radio Studios, 8 minders were needed to transport Gareth 50 metres from his bus to the studios!

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

From Quiz The One and Only Gareth Gates

Answer: Anyone of Us

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

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