Claire Richards
Known for: Acting
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”.
Filmography
Series
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
Series
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996
Series
Celebrity Big Brother
Self
2001
Series
Celebrity Juice
Self
2008
Series
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Self - Special Guest
2019
Series
RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Self - Guest Judge
2019
Series
Celebrity Masterchef
2006
Series
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self
2017
Series
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Panellist
2017
Series
Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Self
2011
Series
Celebrity Catchphrase
Self - Contestant
2018
Series
The BRIT Awards
Self
1977
Series
The Weakest Link
Self - Participant
2021
Series
The Weakest Link
Self
2021
Series
SMTV Live
Self - Host
1998
Series
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars
Self - Contestant
2013
Series
Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side
Self
2011
Series
PopMaster TV
Self
2023
Series
Through the Keyhole
Self
2013
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
Self
1988
Series
Celebrity Lingo
Self - Contestant
2022
FBI Music Magazine
2000
Series
All Round to Mrs. Brown's
Self
2017
Series
Steps Reunion
2011
Series
This Is My House
Self
2021
Series
This Morning
Self
1988
The Muppets Take The O2
Self
2018
Series
Teen Choice Awards
Self
1999
Film
Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party
Self - Music
2022
Film
Steps: Party on the Dancefloor
Herself
2018
Film
Party in the Park 1999
Self
2002
Film
Steps: The Next Step Live
1999
Film
The Story of SM:TV Live
Self
2020
Film
Steps: The End Of The Road
Herself
2002
Film
Steps - Gold: The Greatest Hits
Herself
2001
Film
Steps: Live@wembley.2000
Herself
2000
Film
Steps: The Ultimate Tour Live
Herself
2012
Film
Steps: What the Future Holds - Live at the O2 Arena
Steps
2022