Claire Richards

Biography

Claire Richards (born 17 August 1977) is an English singer who is best known for being in the pop group Steps. As a solo artist, Richards has released two studio albums: her debut, My Wildest Dreams, was released in 2019 and Euphoria, a covers album, was released in 2023. She was a contestant on the second series of Popstar to Operastar before being voted off in the semi-finals. She possesses the vocal range of a soprano. On 3 January 2013, she entered Celebrity Big Brother and came in fourth place. From April to June 2014, she was a regular panellist on Loose Women. Richards took part in the fourth series of The Masked Singer UK and was unmasked as “Knitting”.

Known For

The Graham Norton Show

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Celebrity Juice

Celebrity Big Brother

Richard Osman's House of Games

Richard Osman's House of Games

Big Brother's Bit on the Side

Celebrity Masterchef

All Movies (11)

• Steps: What the Future Holds - Live at the O2 Arena2022 · as Steps
• Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party2022 · as Self - Music
• The Story of SM:TV Live2020 · as Self
• The Muppets Take The O22018 · as Self
• Steps: Party on the Dancefloor2018 · as Herself
• Steps: The Ultimate Tour Live2012 · as Herself
• Steps: The End Of The Road2002 · as Herself
• Party in the Park 19992002 · as Self
• Steps - Gold: The Greatest Hits2001 · as Herself
• Steps: Live@wembley.20002000 · as Herself
• Steps: The Next Step Live1999

All TV Shows (27)

• PopMaster TV2023 · as Self
• Celebrity Lingo2022 · as Self - Contestant
• The Weakest Link2021 · as Self - Participant
• The Weakest Link2021 · as Self
• This Is My House2021 · as Self
• RuPaul's Drag Race UK2019 · as Self - Special Guest
• RuPaul's Drag Race UK2019 · as Self - Guest Judge
• Celebrity Catchphrase2018 · as Self - Contestant
• Richard Osman's House of Games2017 · as Self
• Richard Osman's House of Games2017 · as Self - Panellist
• All Round to Mrs. Brown's2017 · as Self
• Through the Keyhole2013 · as Self
• Tipping Point: Lucky Stars2013 · as Self - Contestant
• Steps Reunion2011
• Big Brother's Bit on the Side2011 · as Self
• Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side2011 · as Self
• Celebrity Juice2008 · as Self
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• Celebrity Masterchef2006
• Celebrity Big Brother2001 · as Self
• FBI Music Magazine2000
• Teen Choice Awards1999 · as Self
• SMTV Live1998 · as Self - Host
• Never Mind the Buzzcocks1996 · as Self
• This Morning1988 · as Self
• Smash Hits Poll Winners Party1988 · as Self
• The BRIT Awards1977 · as Self