1977-08-17 Hillingdon, London, England, United Kingdom
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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Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party | Self - Music | 2022-07-03 |
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Steps: What the Future Holds - Live at the O2 Arena | Steps | 2022-09-16 |
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The Story of SM:TV Live | Self | 2020-12-26 |
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The Muppets Take The O2 | Self | 2018-07-13 |
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Steps: Party on the Dancefloor | Herself | 2018-06-08 |
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Steps: The Ultimate Tour Live | Herself | 2012-10-28 |
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Party in the Park 1999 | Self | 2002-05-02 |
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Steps: The End Of The Road | Herself | 2002-11-24 |
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Steps - Gold: The Greatest Hits | Herself | 2001-10-15 |
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Steps: Live@wembley.2000 | Herself | 2000-10-30 |
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Steps: The Next Step Live | 1999-10-31 |