Were you paying attention in 2012? Try our Great British Quiz Off

Were you paying attention in 2012? Try our Great British Quiz Off

26 Dec 2012 00:00

Eaten too much? Watched too much telly? Why not gather round with the family and partake in our annual 3am celebrity quiz

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That was the Great British Bake Off: this is the Great British Quiz Off

BBC

1 They were one of showbiz’s golden couples at the beginning of 2012 but then broke off their engagement while he conquered America with his band. Just as he’d always Wanted. Who are we talking about?

2 We revealed that this TV judge was going out with a Premier League footballer, in the same year she was involved in a sex-tape scandal. But we forgive her for what she’s done, as she’s still Young. Who is she?

3 Pop star Rihanna had men fighting over her this year, literally. Which two exes had a scrap when they came face-to-face in a club?

4 Which X Factor contestant was banned from performing in the final because he was apparently rude in rehearsals?

5 Which troubled American singer died this year drowning in her bath? We’ll always love her.

6 This singer gave birth to her first child this year but is keeping mum about her baby boy’s name. Who?

7 Simon Cowell was very revealing in his tell-all autobiography but which former X Factor judge did he confess to having a fling with?

8 This funnyman tied the knot this year and invited well over one man, two guv’nors to the wedding. Who could this be?

9 Cheryl Cole’s loved up with one of her backing dancers (how original). What’s his name?

10 One Direction heart-throb Harry Styles dated a harem of beautiful women before stepping out with Taylor Swift in recent months. But which fling, 15 years his senior, did he get the most flack for?

11 This Hollywood starlet angered vampire fans by cheating on R-Patz. (How dare she?)

12 Which US singer has been showing off her new curves this year? Clue: She is beautiful, no matter what they say.

13 1D’s Zayne Malik goes out with which Little Mix starlet?

14 Which unlucky-in-love actress is getting hitched in 2013? She can invite all her Friends.

15 Which 1D teenybopper went on a date with songstress Leona Lewis?

16 Who was crowned queen of the jungle on this year’s I’m A Celeb...?

17 The Saturdays are all pretty girls but which one did Prince Harry take on a date after she caught his eye?

18 Arguably one of 2012’s most gruesome couples, which reality star made her romance official with which hip-hop star?

19 Nicole Scherzinger was a schmazeballs mentor for her boys on X Factor but who is her real-life boyfriend?

20 Girl power made a comeback when the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! opened in the West End. But which band member once had a fling with Eddie Murphy?

21 Which ageing rockers finally buried the hatchet this year, meaning that their lucrative reunion tour could get Rolling?

22 Girls Aloud had a great year with their 10-year comeback album but which member got off to a bumpy start after having a public bust-up with her ex while on a skiing trip in Austria?

23 They seemed like one of Hollywood’s most solid couples but even having three kids and seven years of marria ge under their belt couldn’t Seal the deal. Who are we referring to?

24 American Idol has seen quite an overhaul since the departure of judge J-Lo but which two replacement divas on the new panel did we reveal aren’t getting on?

25 We only let the hottest of stars come in and guest edit 3am but which four-legged celeb got his paws on our column this year?

26 He usually blends into the background but which California girl did Florence + the Machine guitarist Rob Ackroyd briefly date this summer?

27 It was the show everybody was talking about but which female rapper stole the limelight by sticking her middle finger up on live TV during Madonna’s Superbowl performance?

28 Which critically acclaimed male star came out earlier in 2012, shortly before his record was named Album of the Year?

29 Fashion’s no laughing matter but which supermodel waivered her pout-only clause to join Eddie and Patsy for an Ab Fab Sports Relief special?

30 Man-eater Katie Price got through another boyfriend this year (Leandro) but which X Factor contestant was she caught texting?

Answers

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1. Max George and Michelle Keegan

2. Tulisa

3. Chris Brown and Drake

4. Christopher Maloney

5. Whitney Houston

6. Adele

7. Dannii Minogue

8. James Corden

9. Tre Holloway

10. Caroline Flack

11. Kristen Stewart

12. Christina Aguilera

13. Perrie Edwards

14. Jennifer Anniston

15. Liam Payne

16. Charlie Brooks

17. Molly King

18. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

19. Lewis Hamilton

20. Mel B

21. Keith Richards and Mick Jagger

22. Sarah Harding

23. Heidi Klum and Seal

24. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj

25. Pudsey

26. Katy Perry

27. M.I.A

28. Frank Ocean

29. Kate Moss

30. District 3’s Dan Ferrari

How did you do?

0- 6 correct: VICTORIA SPONGE’S SOGGY BOTTOM

One mistake too many and you’re out of time. Mary reckons it’s best for everyone if you give up the baking for good and stick to the ready-sliced supermarket loafs and Mr Kipling’s offerings.

7-12 correct: SUE PERKIN’S WOODEN SPOON

You got a rise, but must try harder. Lack of baking skills means it’s back to the kitchen for you to work on your whisking. Don’t give up.

13-18 correct: MEL’S CHEF’S HAT

Not a bad crust and wonderful smell, Paul says take away the positives from this experience and give yourself a good pack on the back.

19-24 correct: MARY’S BERRY’S ICING ON THE CAKE

You’ve risen to the occasion and proven that your mixing skills are second to none. Mary’s chuffed to bits and says you can have the TV remote control power for a whole hour tonight.

25-30 correct: (PAUL) HOLLYWOOD BOOK DEAL

Good things come to those who bake - you’re our star baker and have landed a plum cookery book deal.

Paul Hollywood’s “very impressed”, so crack open the champers and help yourself to first dibs of the turkey leftovers.