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”.

Claire Richards is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Weakest Link (2021), Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013), Steps Reunion (2011), SMTV Live (1998), The Graham Norton Show (2007), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996), Celebrity Juice (2008), Celebrity Big Brother (2001). The recorded credits span 1977 to 2023, including 4 movies and 24 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.