September 14th 2024.
Are you ready to put your Strictly knowledge to the test? As we eagerly await the 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, let's take a moment to refresh our memories and get into the spirit of the show once again.
It's an important year for the BBC series and fans can expect nothing less than a spectacular season. With a line-up including 80s music icon Toyah Willcox, DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, and Love Island reality TV star Tasha Ghouri, we can only imagine the amazing performances that will grace the dance floor.
But before we dive into the new season, let's take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about some of the most iconic moments from the past two decades. Remember the first-ever judges like Dame Arlene Phillips and the unforgettable couples from the early days like Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole? It's time to put your Strictly knowledge to the test with our ultimate quiz.
Do you know which couple earned the most 40s in the history of the show? Or who received the lowest score from the judges? Join our Strictly community on WhatsApp to stay updated on all the latest news and gossip from the dance floor. Simply click on the link and join our group to receive notifications when we drop the latest spoilers. Let's keep the conversation going and keep dancing!
Now, let's see how well you remember the show after watching it for the past 20 years. Scroll down to take the quiz and test your Strictly knowledge.
Are you excited for the 20th anniversary of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024? We sure are! But first, let's see how well you know the show.
1. Can you name the TV series that inspired Strictly Come Dancing?
A) Dance Fever
B) Come Dancing
C) Get Up and Dance
D) Strictly Dance Time
2. How many celebrities competed in the first-ever series of Strictly?
A) Eight
B) Ten
C) Twelve
D) Fifteen
3. Which couple received the first-ever perfect 40 from the judges and in which series?
A) Jill Halfpenny and Darren Bennet in series 2
B) Colin Jackson and Erin Boag in series 3
C) Natasha Kaplinsky and Brendan Cole in series 1
D) Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy in series 4
4. Which politician turned Good Morning Britain presenter gave a memorable Gangnam Style performance on Strictly?
A) Susanna Reid
B) Anne Widdecombe
C) Rob Rinder
D) Ed Balls
5. Who holds the record for the lowest score ever on Strictly?
A) Susannah Constantine
B) John Sergeant
C) Quentin Willson
D) David James
6. What number on his scoring paddle did the late Len Goodman famously say in his booming voice?
A) Five
B) Six
C) Seven
D) Eight
7. Which cartoon inspired a truly horrific routine by Max George and Dianne Buswell on Strictly?
A) Futurama
B) The Simpsons
C) Scooby Doo
D) Pokémon
8. Where is Strictly Come Dancing filmed?
A) Elstree Studios
B) Pinewood Studios
C) Television Centre
D) Danceworks
9. What made Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice's couple's choice dance so special?
A) The moment Rose flew in the air on a harness
B) The moment when they referenced Albert Square in EastEnders
C) The moment Rose danced en pointe in ballet shoes
D) The moment they danced in silence to honor the Deaf community
10. Who had to back out of Strictly in 2019 after injuring their foot days before the launch?
A) Dev Griffin
B) Jamie Laing
C) Anneka Rice
D) James Cracknell
11. What's the famous catchphrase that the presenters say at the end of each show?
Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are back once again this year
A) Don't stop boogying!
B) We'll dance with you next time!
C) Keep dancing!
D) Jazz hands!
12. Who was the youngest celebrity ever to take part in Strictly at 17 years old?
A) Louisa Lytton
B) Claudia Fragapane
C) Bobby Brazier
D) Saffron Barker
13. Who was the oldest celebrity ever to take part in Strictly at 79 years old?
A) Johnny Ball
B) Angela Rippon
C) Russell Grant
D) Anita Dobson
14. How many years was Dame Arlene Phillips a judge on Strictly?
Dame Arlene was one of the original judges on the BBC series
A) Four years
B) Five years
C) Six years
D) Seven years
15. Who became the first same-sex couple on Strictly?
A) Nicola Adams and Katya Jones
B) John Whaite and Johannes Radebe
C) Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice
D) Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
16. Which singer gave an iconic Pulp Fiction-inspired performance on Strictly?
A) Anastacia
B) Faye Tozer from Steps
C) Jay McGuinness from The Wanted
D) Rachel Stevens from S Club 7
17. What's the name of the person in charge of the Strictly band?
A) David Larch
B) Dave Arch
C) Dave March
D) David Sarch
18. How many regular judges have there been over the years on Strictly?
What would the Strictly judges have to say about your quiz score?
A) Six
B) Seven
C) Eight
D) Nine
19. Which couple earned the most 40s while competing on Strictly?
A) Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev
B) Caroline Flack and Pasha Kovalev
C) Matt Di Angelo and Flavia Cacace
D) Lisa Snowdon and Brendan Cole
20. Which dance style has yet to receive a perfect 40 from the judges?
A) Cha Cha Cha
B) Samba
C) Rumba
D) Couple's Choice
How well did you do on the quiz? Let us know in the comments below! And don't forget to tune in to the new season of Strictly Come Dancing tonight at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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