Meg’s had her fill

STEPS singer Claire Richards has vowed not to quit the band for a second time despite signing a huge solo deal with Sony.

The chart-toppers fell out in 2001 when lead singer Claire and Ian ‘H’ Watkins left to perform as a duo.

Claire, who has just launched debut single On My Own, said: “When I signed my deal I told all the band individually.

“I was scared after what happened last time but I made it clear that whatever happens I wouldn’t quit this time.”

Claire originally planned to go solo in 2003 but ditched plans when her 2002 H & Claire album bombed at No.58 and they were axed by Warner Records.

She added: “The label had spent a fortune promoting the record so when it bombed I was so mortified and embarrassed I locked myself away and fell out of love with singing for years.

“As I got to 40 I realised I wanted to try again. Steps had a successful comeback but I never expected a major record company to offer me a deal.

“We put out the last Steps album ourselves because no label cared or wanted to know.”

Claire’s album My Wildest Dreams is out on November 2.

MEGAN ★

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