Claire Richards
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”.
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Movies (11)

Steps: What the Future Holds - Live at the O2 Arena
2022 · Steps

Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
2022 · Self - Music

The Story of SM:TV Live
2020 · Self
The Muppets Take The O2
2018 · Self

Steps: Party on the Dancefloor
2018 · Herself

Steps: The Ultimate Tour Live
2012 · Herself

Steps: The End Of The Road
2002 · Herself, Executive Producer

Party in the Park 1999
2002 · Self

Steps - Gold: The Greatest Hits
2001 · Herself

Steps: Live@wembley.2000
2000 · Herself

Steps: The Next Step Live
1999
TV shows (24)

PopMaster TV
2023 · Self

Celebrity Lingo
2022 · Self - Contestant

The Weakest Link
2021 · Self - Participant, Self

This Is My House
2021 · Self

RuPaul's Drag Race UK
2019 · Self - Special Guest, Self - Guest Judge

Celebrity Catchphrase
2018 · Self - Contestant

House of Games
2017 · Self, Self - Panellist

All Round to Mrs. Brown's
2017 · Self

Through the Keyhole
2013 · Self

Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
2013 · Self - Contestant

Steps Reunion
2011

Big Brother's Bit on the Side
2011 · Self

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
2011 · Self

Celebrity Juice
2008 · Self

El show de Graham Norton
2007 · Self

Celebrity Masterchef
2006

Celebrity Big Brother
2001 · Self
FBI Music Magazine
2000

Teen Choice Awards
1999 · Self

SMTV Live
1998 · Self - Host

Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996 · Self

This Morning
1988 · Self
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988 · Self

The BRIT Awards
1977 · Self

