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Darius Danesh Trivia Quiz

Everyone, who is anyone, has heard of Darius Danesh. This quiz should be easy for any massive fans, let's see how you do.

A multiple-choice quiz by mandzdanesh. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start with a very straightforward question. What hit TV programme did Darius first appear on? Hint

Pop Idol

Fame Academy

Popstars: The rivals

Popstars

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Question 2 of 10

2. What song did Darius Danesh famously sing at his last audition on 'Popstars', before he was rejected? Hint

Oops I did it again

Baby, One More time

Toxic

Genie in a bottle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where does Darius hail from? Hint

Bearsden

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Invernese

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was different about Darius when he returned on 'Pop Idol'? Hint

He had lost a lot of weight

He'd changed his name

He had his hair cut and shaved

He had put on a lot of weight

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who dropped out of 'Pop Idol' to enable Darius to fill his space in the final 10? Hint

Aaron Bailey

Rik Waller

Rosie Ribbons

Gareth Gates

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Question 6 of 10

6. Darius made a cameo performance on which British soap? Hint

Coronation Street

Hollyoaks

Emmerdale

Holby City

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of Darius' first number one single? Hint

Colourblind

Girl In the Moon

Rushes

Incredible

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Question 8 of 10

8. On 'Pop Idol', the final five contestants had to dress as their idols for a photo shoot. Who did Darius dress as? Hint

Ronan for Boyzone

Marti Pellow

Jon Bon Jovi

Bono from U2

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Question 9 of 10

9. Darius released a self-penned book. What was it called? Hint

Dive In

Better than That

Mockingbird

Sink or Swim

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two 'Pop Idol' judges had an arguement over Darius following the 'Big Band' show? Hint

Simon and Pete

Simon and Dr Fox

Pete and Dr Fox

Nicky and Simon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Let's start with a very straightforward question. What hit TV programme did Darius first appear on?

Answer: Popstars

Everyone remembers the first time they saw him, long dark hair, beard, and a certain arrogance about him. Just look at him now! Although Darius did appear on 'Pop Idol', he had first appeared on 'Popstars'.

2. What song did Darius Danesh famously sing at his last audition on 'Popstars', before he was rejected?

Answer: Baby, One More time

He sang, Britney Spears' 'Baby one more time', something that he has never been able to forget. Well, after all, it was an alternative version!

3. Where does Darius hail from?

Answer: Bearsden

He is actually from Bearsden, but went to university in Edinburgh, which may have caused some confusion.

4. What was different about Darius when he returned on 'Pop Idol'?

Answer: He had his hair cut and shaved

No one could actually believe it was Darius when he returned. What a stunner he is, he was just hiding it all behing his facial hair before.

5. Who dropped out of 'Pop Idol' to enable Darius to fill his space in the final 10?

Answer: Rik Waller

Darius did not get through to the final ten on Pop Idol, until Rik Waller was struck down with a throat infection. Thank goodness for that I say, or Darius may never have been the star he is now.

6. Darius made a cameo performance on which British soap?

Answer: Hollyoaks

It was on Hollyoaks, where he sang 'Girl in the Moon' at the university graduation ball, and also comforted Becca after Adam had upset her. Lucky girl

7. What was the name of Darius' first number one single?

Answer: Colourblind

Darius' first single was 'Colourblind', and it debuted at number one. The other three were all singles, but they did not hit the top spot.

8. On 'Pop Idol', the final five contestants had to dress as their idols for a photo shoot. Who did Darius dress as?

Answer: Bono from U2

All the other remaining contestants also dressed as their favourite popstars. Darius' outfit consisted of a black jacket, jeans and sun glasses.

9. Darius released a self-penned book. What was it called?

Answer: Sink or Swim

His book was of course called "Sink or Swim', and was all about his rise to fame through reality TV, including a lot of insights into what goes on once the cameras stop rolling. The other three are all song titles from his first album 'Dive In.'

10. Which two 'Pop Idol' judges had an arguement over Darius following the 'Big Band' show?

Answer: Simon and Pete

Simon Cowell and Pete Waterman had a big argument over Darius, as Pete claimed Simon didn't like Darius because of his age! Simon then accussed Pete of getting too emotionally involved!It was classic reality TV. Pete was right that week, as the public voted to keep Darius in. Hayley went this week.

Source: Author mandzdanesh

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