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"Strictly Come Dancing" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the BBC1 show "Strictly Come Dancing" which sees professional dancers teamed with celebrities. This quiz covers seasons 1 - 4.

A multiple-choice quiz by NoseTwitcher14. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NoseTwitcher14

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
665

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which couple was the first to receive a perfect score of 40? Hint

Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole

Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett

Denise Lewis and Ian Waite

Christopher Parker and Hanna Karttunen

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Question 2 of 10

2. The lowest score ever awarded on the show is eight/40 but which unlucky pair received it? Hint

Fiona Phillips and Brendan Cole

Nicholas Owen and Nicole Cutler

Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett

Quentin Willson and Hazel Newberry

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the first series of the show only one ten was awarded but to which couple? Hint

Martin Offiah and Erin Boag

Christopher Parker and Hanna Karttunen

Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole

Lesley Garrett and Anton du Beke

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Question 4 of 10

4. In series two, two couples were awarded 10s. One was series winners Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett but who was the other? Hint

Julian Clary and Erin Boag

Roger Black and Camilla Dallerup

Aled Jones and Lilia Kopylova

Denise Lewis and Ian Waite

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Question 5 of 10

5. In series three, there were eight 10s awarded but how many of these were for the winners of the series? Hint

Seven

Three

Five

One

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Question 6 of 10

6. As of series four, only four of the professionals have appeared in all of the series - Anton du Beke and Erin Boag are two but who are the others? Hint

Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova

Brendan Cole and Camilla Dallerup

Ian Waite and Karen Hardy

Matthew and Nicole Cutler

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Question 7 of 10

7. In series three which was the first couple to be voted out? Hint

Jaye Jacobs and Andrew Cuerden

Fiona Phillips and Brendan Cole

Gloria Hunniford and Darren Bennett

Siobhan Hayes and Matthew Cutler

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which was the first couple to be voted out in the first series of the show? Hint

Jason Wood and Kylie Jones

Verona Joseph and Paul Killick

David Dickinson and Camilla Dallerup

Claire Sweeney and John Byrnes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which couple came in third in the fourth series? Hint

Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone

Matt Dawson and Lilia Kopylova

Emma Bunton and Darren Bennett

Mark Ramprakash Karen Hardy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tess Daly took maternity leave during part of the second series, but which series one contestant took over from her? Hint

Christopher Parker

Natasha Kaplinsky

Claire Sweeney

David Dickinson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which couple was the first to receive a perfect score of 40?

Answer: Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett

Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett received the first perfect 40/40 score in the series for their Jive in final of series 2. They later became the winners of that series.

As of the Christmas special which aired after series 4, only 4 perfect scores have been awarded.

2. The lowest score ever awarded on the show is eight/40 but which unlucky pair received it?

Answer: Quentin Willson and Hazel Newberry

It was Quentin Wilson and Hazel Newberry's Cha Cha Cha which earned them the lowest score, as of the Christmas special 2006, of the series. They were voted out the first week of the second series.

3. In the first series of the show only one ten was awarded but to which couple?

Answer: Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole

The only ten of series one was given to eventual winners of the series Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole for their Samba. The ten was awarded by judge Arlene Phillips.

4. In series two, two couples were awarded 10s. One was series winners Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennett but who was the other?

Answer: Denise Lewis and Ian Waite

Denise Lewis and Ian Waite were awarded two 10s in the final of the second series for their Quickstep. This pair came second in the series.

5. In series three, there were eight 10s awarded but how many of these were for the winners of the series?

Answer: One

The winners of series three were Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova. They received a ten from Len Goodman for their Foxtrot in the final.

The couple who received that most 10s were Zoe Ball and Ian Waite who came third. They got seven 10s for four dances.

6. As of series four, only four of the professionals have appeared in all of the series - Anton du Beke and Erin Boag are two but who are the others?

Answer: Brendan Cole and Camilla Dallerup

Brendan Cole, Camilla Dallerup, Anton du Beke and Erin Boag have all appeared in every series of the show so far. Out of these only Brendan has won the show.

Darren Bennett, Lilia Kopylova and Ian Waite have appeared in every series since series two.

7. In series three which was the first couple to be voted out?

Answer: Siobhan Hayes and Matthew Cutler

Siobhan Hayes and Matthew Cutler were the first couple to be voted out, however they did not receive the lowest score of the week. That was given to Fiona Phillips and Brendan Cole who lasted until the fourth week.

8. Which was the first couple to be voted out in the first series of the show?

Answer: Jason Wood and Kylie Jones

Jason Wood and Kylie Jones were the first couple to be voted out in the second week of the show. They received the lowest judges vote with just 19/40.

9. Which couple came in third in the fourth series?

Answer: Emma Bunton and Darren Bennett

Emma Bunton and Darren Bennett came third in the competition. Matt Dawson and Lilia Kopylova came second while Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy won.

10. Tess Daly took maternity leave during part of the second series, but which series one contestant took over from her?

Answer: Natasha Kaplinsky

Natasha Kaplinsky, who won the first series, presented part of the second with Bruce Forsyth while Tess prepared for and gave birth to her daughter Phoebe.

Source: Author NoseTwitcher14

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