Claire Richards, born on August 17, 1977, is a renowned English singer, best recognized for her contributions to the iconic pop group Steps. As a solo artist, she has successfully released two studio albums, her debut "My Wildest Dreams" in 2019 and the captivating covers album "Euphoria" in 2023.
Prior to her solo endeavors, Richards gained attention by participating in the second series of the popular reality television show "Popstar to Operastar", where she was unfortunately voted off in the semi-finals. As a talented vocalist, she boasts the impressive range of a soprano.
On January 3, 2013, Claire Richards entered the popular celebrity reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" and eventually finished in fourth place. In addition to her musical pursuits, she has also demonstrated her versatility by serving as a regular panellist on the daytime talk show "Loose Women" from April to June 2014.
Furthermore, Claire Richards has showcased her talents on the popular singing competition "The Masked Singer UK", specifically in the fourth series, where she was unmasked as the enigmatic "Knitting" character.