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George Sampson Mania! Trivia Quiz

George Sampson won "Britain's Got Talent" in 2008 beating tens of thousands of people to claim the prize. This tests your knowledge of him and his life.

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

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labradorluvva

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,499

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is George Sampson from? Hint

London

Manchester

Birmingham

Liverpool

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Question 2 of 10

2. George was born on 28th July 1993.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. After Sampson performed to 'Singin' in the Rain' what number in the UK download charts did it reach? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the single that accompanied 'Get up on the Dancefloor' in George's debut double a side single? Hint

The Streets

Step Up

Headz Up

Look Up

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year was the first time that George attempted to get onto and win 'Britain's Got Talent'? Hint

2007

2009

2008

2006

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did Sampson release his number one dvd, 'Access to All Areas'? Hint

8th February 09

1st September 08

1st December 08

1st July 08

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Question 7 of 10

7. Is George Sampson's dance crew called Access to all Areas?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of George's rare disease? Hint

Samson Viljoen Syndrome

Spongiform Encephalopathy

Spina Bifida

Scheuermann's disease

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Question 9 of 10

9. What category did Sampson win at the "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards" in 2008? Hint

Best Reality TV Star

Favourite Winner

Favourite Teen Idol

Best New Talent

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is George's full name? Hint

George Clooney Sampson

George Michael Sampson

George William Sampson

George Bush Sampson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is George Sampson from?

Answer: Manchester

George comes from Birchwood, Warrington in Manchester. Manchester is where he busked to earn money for his dance lessons.

2. George was born on 28th July 1993.

Answer: False

He was born on the 29th June 1993 and was aged 14 when he won the televised show, "Britain's Got Talent".

3. After Sampson performed to 'Singin' in the Rain' what number in the UK download charts did it reach?

Answer: 1

The single stayed at number one until it was knocked off by Coldplay and moved down five places to number six.

4. What was the single that accompanied 'Get up on the Dancefloor' in George's debut double a side single?

Answer: Headz Up

This single reached number 30 in the official charts. The proceeds went to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

5. What year was the first time that George attempted to get onto and win 'Britain's Got Talent'?

Answer: 2007

George initially went for his first ever 'Britain's Got Talent' audition back in 2007 where he got through the first round only to not make it into the live semi-finals and onto the live programmes. He didn't give up however, returning for a second go in 2008 where he not only got through the first round, into the semi-finals and the final but then went on to win the show!
2006, 'Britain's Got Talent' had never even been heard of.
2007, Series 1, Won by Singer, Paul Potts
2008, Series 2, Won by Dancer, George Sampson
2009, Series 3, Won by Dance Troop, Diversity

6. When did Sampson release his number one dvd, 'Access to All Areas'?

Answer: 1st December 08

His dvd was called 'Access to all Areas' and was successful after its release on the 1st of December. He promoted it over the country with signings throughout the day.

7. Is George Sampson's dance crew called Access to all Areas?

Answer: Yes

His dance crew consists of his three sisters, Emily, Chelsea and Rosie after the previous members Elliott and Ellis left.

8. What is the name of George's rare disease?

Answer: Scheuermann's disease

Scheuermann's disease caused George to go blind in one eye for two months around Christmas time. This disease can cause curvature of the spine and affects developing bones.

9. What category did Sampson win at the "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards" in 2008?

Answer: Favourite Winner

He received the Favourite Winner Award after performing earlier in the show to 'Singin' In The Rain'.

10. What is George's full name?

Answer: George William Sampson

George's real name is George William Sampson.
George Michael is a singer.
George Bush is a former American President.
George Clooney is an actor.

Source: Author labradorluvva

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