Cliff Richard at ‘best’ after sex abuse allegations
CLIFF Richard is feeling his “best” after historic sex abuse allegations against him were dropped.
The 75-year- old singer/ songwriter, who was embroiled in a 22-month investigation over claims he had groped a 15-yearold boy at a Sheffield religious rally in 1985, has admitted he is “OK” now the inquiry has been abandoned because of insufficient evidence.
Speaking to his fans at his holiday home in the Algarve, Portugal, is his first public appearance since the death of his sister Donna Goulden earlier this month and the sex abuse claims, he said: “I’m back to my best.
“I’m OK, everything will be OK.”
And the ‘ Devil Woman’ hitmaker thanked his loyal fans for their support throughout his hard times over the past two years.
Speaking to the thousands of fans who flocked to Richard’s vineyard in the sunny resort, he said: “I want to thank all my fans for being so amazing, they have been incredible.
“They said you are looking very hot today, well you are very hot.”
Despite the allegations against him being dismissed, the singer has admitted he still feels “tarnished” by sex abuse claims and he believes the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) terminology of “insufficient evidence to prosecute” makes it sound like he did commit a crime. — BANG Showbiz