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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.

Author
caz4gg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,674

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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1205

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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

My Love

Bop Bop Baby

Queen of my Heart

Flying Without Wings

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Gareth's first single? Hint

Evergreen/Anything is Possible

I Will Always Love You

Colourblind

Unchained Melody

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Elvis hit has Gareth covered? Hint

A Little Less Conversation

Suspicious Minds

Love Me Tender

Jailhouse Rock

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Question 4 of 10

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

The Long and Winding Road

You Are Everything

Evergreen

Mack the Knife

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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

Light My Fire

Mack the Knife

Look At Me Now

My Way

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Question 6 of 10

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

He had a stammer

He could only sing when a certain person was around

He was camera shy

He had to bribe Pete Waterman

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Question 7 of 10

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

Korben

Hayley Evetts

Zoe Birkett

Rosie Ribbons

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Question 8 of 10

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

Let Me Entertain You

She's the One

Angels

Mack the Knife

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Question 9 of 10

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

Evergreen/Anything is Possible

The Long and Winding Road

Anyone of Us

Unchained Melody

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Question 10 of 10

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

Forever Blue

The Long and Winding Road

Anyone of Us

You Are Everything

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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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