Claire Richards (born 17 August 1977) is an English singer-songwriter best known for being one fifth of the UK’s most successful mixed sex pop group Steps. The band have sold over 20 million records with 14 top five singles, 3 number one albums and 7 sold out national arena tours. Hits include #1’s Tragedy and Heartbeat, the gold certified ‘One For Sorrow’ and ‘Better Best Forgotten’, the silver certified ‘5,6,7,8’, ‘Last Thing On My Mind’, ‘Love’s Got A Hold Of My Heart’, ‘Chain Reaction’ and many more.