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”.
Acted in
PopMaster TV
2023
as Self
Steps: What the Future Holds - Live at the O2 Arena
2022
as Steps
Celebrity Lingo
2022
as Self - Contestant
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
2022
as Self - Music
Bridge of Lies
2022
as Self - Participant
The Weakest Link
2021
as Self - Participant
The Weakest Link
2021
as Self
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
2021
as Self - Panellist
This Is My House
2021
as Self
The Story of SM:TV Live
2020
as Self
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
2019
as Self - Special Guest
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
2019
as Self - Guest Judge
The Muppets Take The O2
2018
as Self
Steps: Party on the Dancefloor
2018
as Herself
Through the Keyhole
2013
as Self
The Great British Sewing Bee
2013
as Self
Steps: The Ultimate Tour Live
2012
as Herself
Steps Reunion
2011
Celebrity Juice
2008
as Self
Celebrity Masterchef
2006
Steps: The End Of The Road
2002
as Herself
Party in the Park 1999
2002
as Self
Steps - Gold: The Greatest Hits
2001
as Herself
Celebrity Big Brother
2001
as Self - Contestant
Steps: Live@wembley.2000
2000
as Herself
FBi
2000
Steps: The Next Step Live
1999
Teen Choice Awards
1999
as Self - Presenter
SMTV Live
1998
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
as Self