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Life in the public eye can't be easy, especially for Steps star Claire Richards, who has cruelly faced scrutiny for her weight over the years.The 46 year old revealed her battles sadly began as she was reportedly told to lose weight as a teenager, when auditioning for iconic pop group Steps.Then, after leaving the band, the blonde weighed almost 15 stone and wore a size 20. But these days, the mum of two has never felt or looked happier, which is why she can't wrap her head around people still commenting on her weight.

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ITV The Masked Singer's Wolf unmasked as Scots Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow

The Masked Singer's Wolf was revealed tonight to be Scots singer Marti Pellow after the star came in third place in the ITV competition.

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Rylan Clark's reveals how interaction with Spice Girls star cost him his job

Rylan Clark has disclosed that he was "sacked" from his initial role as a hair colourist after he asked for an autograph from Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell.

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Inside Lisa Scott-Lee's 20 year marriage to husband Johnny Shentall-Lee as they mark huge anniversary

Lisa Scott-Lee found fame in the 90s as a member of pop band Steps, but she's since relocated to Dubai with her family to run a performing arts school where she is the headteacher.The singer, 48, became a member of Steps in 1997 alongside Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Faye Tozer and Ian "H" Watkins, to become one of the most successful pop groups of the 90s and early 00s, achieving two UK No.1 albums and 14 top 5 singles.Two of their singles - Heartbeat/Tragedy and Stomp - were No.1 hits and the group have sold over 22 million albums worldwide. In 1999, Lisa crossed paths with her now-husband of 20 years, Johnny Shentall-Lee, after he auditioned to be a backing dancer for the band. Johnny, who was also in the pop group Hear’Say in 2002, fell for Lisa and the loved-up couple have been together ever since.The romantic couple have recently celebrated their milestone 20th wedding anniversary with an epic trip.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Announces 12 New Queens Competing In Season 6

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is returning for a sixth season!

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Rylan Clark makes 'heartbreak' admission as he warns 'it's illegal to do that'

Rylan Clark playfully warned his listeners "that's illegal" while opening up about personal "heartbreak" during his BBC Radio 2 programme. On his weekend show 'Rylan on Saturday', the broadcaster chose the Steps hit 'One for Sorrow' to celebrate Claire Richards' birthday but found the intro of rain and thunder a bit too close to home.The nineties anthem, opening with stormy weather sounds, perfectly echoed Rylan's sentiments, as he himself mirrored the song's theme of disillusion in love.

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Rylan admits 'some of us have been through heartbreak' as he issues 'illegal' warning

Rylan Clark issued a playful warning to his fans, saying "that's illegal" after making a heartfelt admission about "heartbreak" during his BBC Radio 2 show.

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H from Steps delivers definitive statement on band's reunion - and fans will be shook

For a man who’s been part of the pop landscape for almost three decades, you would think Ian ‘H’ Watkins would live and breathe showbiz. But when we catch up with the Welshman to celebrate the release of his new TV show, there’s only one thing that matters to him – and that’s his beloved children. H, 48, has been pop royalty since finding fame in Steps in 1997.

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Manchester Pride 2024: Sugababes and Rita Ora join line-up as day splits revealed

The full line-up for Manchester Pride 2024’s Gay Village Party has been unveiled - and it will see a legendary girl group, a chart-topping legend and a musical superstar all take to the stage.

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Shattered Ruth's wild summer with Rylan amidst Eamonn divorce woes

Fans were stunned when TV couple Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes revealed via a spokesperson on Saturday 25 May that they were divorcing - after 14 years of marriage and 27 together as a couple.The much-loved TV broadcasters, who previously presented ITV's This Morning together, have been married since 2010 and have a son. Jack, now 22. It has been a difficult time for both in recent years, with Ruth losing her beloved sister Julia in 2019, and Eamonn’s torrid ongoing health battles seeing him cope with chronic leg and back pain, which has led to surgery - the star is often seen walking with a stick and has at times been seen in a wheelchair.

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Two-time Eurovision winner announces big UK and European tour - with show in Manchester

Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden this weekend, a huge two-time winner from the country has announced they’ll be touring Europe and the UK next year.

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Maisie Smith and Max George in surprise as they're awkwardly quizzed on marriage amid joint move

Maisie Smith and Max George both appeared slightly taken aback when asked about marriage as they revealed their first-ever joint move. The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday (April 15) as they revealed they'll soon be working together.

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Eurovision winner Loreen and Jessie J to headline Manchester Pride 2024

Jessie J and Loreen set to headline two of the four nights.This year’s edition of Manchester Pride will span across four days – running between August 23 and 26. Now, it has been confirmed that BRIT Award nominee Jessie J and two-time Eurovision winner Loreen have been lined up as headliners.Loreen took the Eurovision crown home at last year’s Song Contest, representing Sweden with her song ‘Tattoo’.

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Christine Lampard issues apology live on Lorraine after awkward name blunder

Christine Lampard issued an apology on Friday's episode of Lorraine after the ITV show made an "unforgivable" mistake regarding one of the Dancing on Ice contestant's names. The presenter, 44, stepped in for Lorraine Kelly during Friday's show and halted the episode to share an apology on behalf of ITV for Thursday's on screen error. During Thursday's episode of Lorraine,Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney - who is due to star in the latest series of Dancing on Ice, was mistaken for Steps star Claire Richards.

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Nelly Furtado, Jessie Ware, Rita Ora, Kim Petras and more announced for Mighty Hoopla 2024

Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware have been announced as headliners for Mighty Hoopla festival 2024.A string of other names have been also announced on the line-up for the 2024 edition of the London festival, including Rita Ora, Kim Petras, Rachel Stevens, En Vogue, Eve, Louise, Alison Goldfrapp and Rebecca Black.Next year’s event takes place on June 1 and 2, 2024 at Brockwell Park in London. Furtado will headline on the Saturday (1), before Ware takes to the stage on Sunday (2).Additional acts announced on the line-up for the pop weekend are Shaznay Lewis of All Saints, Bananarama, Cher Lloyd, Bellah Mae, B*Witched, Claire Richards, Countess Luann, Eats Everything, The Veronicas and many more.Weekend and day tickets for Mighty Hoopla are available to purchase now from here.Check out the full line-up so far on the poster below.Speaking about her headline slot in a press statement, Ware shared: “I am so honoured to be headlining the Sunday at Mighty Hoopla.

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Rylan Clark says 'send help' as he leaves fans horrified with return of unwelcome house guest

Rylan Clark left his fans both terrified and in stitches last summer when he documented an unwelcome visitor making themselves at home in his plush abode. But on Tuesday night (September 26), more than a year on, the BBC Radio 2 host was left horrified as the guest made their return.

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Steps' Claire Richards 'my eating disorder hasn't gone away - but I know my triggers'

Claire Richards spent years battling an eating disorder after being told to lose weight as a teenager when she was auditioning for iconic pop group Steps. More than 20 years on, the mum of two says told OK! that while it hasn't gone away completely, she knows her triggers and is able to keep herself healthy. “When I auditioned for Steps, they told me they loved my voice but I’d have to lose weight to join the group.

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Claire Richards heartbreaking admission: 'I was forced to get skinny for Steps'

Claire Richards had a horrendous decision to make when she first auditioned for the pop group Steps 26 years ago. Known for their hit tunes Tragedy, Deeper Shade of Blue and Better the Devil You Know, Steps - made up of Lee Latchford-Evans, Lisa Scott-Lee, Faye Tozer, Ian 'H' Watkins and Claire, 46 - were a force of nature for four years up until disbanding in 2001, before reforming twice in 2011 and 2017. Speaking to The Sun, the soprano revealed that she was a size 10 when record label bosses were originally considering her for a spot in the band, but this clearly bothered them.

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Claire Richards on body demons - 'I never believe it when people tell me I look nice'

Claire Richards has had her fair share of highs and lows in the spotlight since entering the world of pop on her 18th birthday - including being told she had to lose weight at the time. The '90s singing sensation has now revealed that while things have improved, she still struggles with body image and believing compliments, during an exclusive chat with OK! this week. From living off 900 calories a day during the band’s heyday to coping with anorexia, Claire has previously admitted she will always struggle with feeling confident.

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One Liners: James Blake, Claire Richards, Orbital, more

DEALSCTM Outlander has acquired a stack of music rights from producer/songwriter Fraser T Smith, including his interest in songs he worked on with the likes Tiësto, Rita Ora, Stormzy, Dave, Craig David and Raye. Says CTM Outlander CEO André de Raaff: “Fraser is a once in a generation songwriter and we look forward to shining a light on these compositions for years to come”.

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Steps singer Claire Richards tells One Show viewers band 'taking a break'

Steps singer Claire Richards revealed on The One Show that the band are 'having a break' while she focuses on her solo career.

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