Cliff Richard - shock!

Usually has to do with taxes, with the very rich. Do you know which nationality he was planning on taking???

I'm just being nosey Nonu - it was mentioned on the news that he had either recently given up his British citizenship or was about to (can't remember which now) - I'm just wondering why; seems a bit late in the day to me given his age! I was curious about whether he was fed up of Britain or not.

It wasn't meant to imply anything untoward

HOLLY

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Why was he giving up his British citizenship?

They must more or less be all quaking in their boots...

I know NIGGLY !!
I was surprised as well!

But he hasn't been found guilty of anything! Unbelievable!!

But he hasn't been found guilty of anything! Unbelievable!!

Have heard that he will possibly be denied access to the USA for the US OPEN, which he apparently goes to every year.

I have no particular feelings one way or the other about Cliff Richards. Years ago I liked some of his songs well enough to buy them, but I wasn't a particular fan. What I can't understand (and I expect I'll get shouted at!!!) is why it is taking these abused people SO long to accuse 'whoever'? It seems that it is one person after another being investigated - Surely after the Saville affair when these things were finally being taken seriously, anyone who felt that a public figure had abused them to the extent of blighting their lives would have come forward then - why leave it? why now? A good result from the Rolf Harris affair might result in a good outcome elsewhere?! I'm sorry, but I can't help but view all these allegations being drip fed year in year out as somewhat suspect. No, I have never been abused, but when I was 15 and on holiday with a school friend, her father made me feel very uncomfortable, just too attentive!! After that, despite being asked, I never went on holiday with them again and made sure I was never on my own with said man. That is what I couldn't understand with Rolf Harris's daughters friend, why on earth did she put herself in that position ALL the time if it was so dreadful? Perhaps more to it than met the eye?!!! Forty years along the line, could it be £££ signs flashing before your eyes? It's a thought!!!!!!

always had my suspicions about the holier than holy one.

I feel a bit sorry for Sue Barker at the moment. I remember an article in the paper many years ago where a journalist had picked up an anecdote about her relationship with CR and wanted a quote. Her reply was, 'Oh please leave me alone. If I say anything, bloody Cliff will be on the phone!'

I hope she doesn't get pestered.

I know innocent until etc etc, but this wouldn't shock me in the way Rolf did( I still cant believe Rolf )
Libel is only libel if untrue by the way, and I suspect that several GN's like me have knowledge that CR's 'non gay' unmarried lifestyle could bear more scrutiny - but then it is his personal life and up to him how he wants to portray himself

faye read my post 14/8. 18.03

Pedant!

Who is Cliff Richards then? Any relation Cliff Richard?

He does say "companion" in that piece, not partner.

I read years ago that Cliff Richards had a live in partner. I wonder if the romance he had with Sue Barker was a smokescreen.

I have never suspected CR of anything untoward but my perception of his character has always been that it was nauseatingly goody-goody. Of to read what is said on MN.

I agree, Treebee.

I never liked the pretend Elvis Cliff, but have liked him and his music since the '60s. I've seen him 3 times in concert, a true professional with a friendly, likeable persona. I admire him for being so upfront about his Christian faith, a very uncool thing to do. Yes, I bought the Milennium Prayer and swayed along to it at the end of 1999.
I hope he is found innocent of this suggested abuse and that it's not the end of such a brilliant career. I do hope so.

Haven't logged on since early yesterday, glass, and yes I do remember the conversation that we had about Cliff Richards. Can't remember anything inflammatory at all unless you consider talking about his moving to Barbados and what his hair, skin etc is like......and I think I said my DH saw him a lot when he (DH) worked out there in the late 60's. No - all perfectly innocent and nothing that would cause any contempt in any court!

I`ve been a Cliff fan since I was 15, back in 1958, when he made his debut. I`ve never been to a concert, can`t afford it, but have bought a good few records over the years. I truly do hope that the allegations are false, too many of my bubbles have been burst lately.

NONA, I was reading in today"s paper that he HAS had a lot of support from his fans and online.

I was only saying on Sunday, how pleasant he always seems when being interviewed on radio. I don't like his hair but that is by the by.
I hope the allegations aren't true as well.