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Remember When Saint Cliff Richard Dominated Christmas?

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mae13 Tue 03-Dec-24 13:10:04

The number 1 slot in the charts was almost reserved for him. But he's vanished completely.

I did spot an article about him just a couple of months back and the accompanying photo was not flattering by any means. Age seems to have caught up with him, as it does with all of us.

JamesandJon33 Tue 03-Dec-24 16:46:40

He never dominated my Christmas. Quite the reverse .

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 16:50:16

rafichagran

Allira My thoughts exactly. I was surprised that comment was posted.
I don't particularly like Cliff's music, but he is 80 and of course he looks different.

84!
However, I do know a couple or more of old men who do look better 😁

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 16:51:16

JamesandJon33

He never dominated my Christmas. Quite the reverse .

We, I've got Mistletoe and Wine as an ear worm now.

Ziplok Tue 03-Dec-24 16:51:53

Not my style of music, either, but obviously he has many, many fans.
Of course he’s changed in appearance, age tends to do that 😁.

Kate1949 Tue 03-Dec-24 17:00:41

We saw him in concert a couple of times in the 80s. He put on a great show. Everyone was up dancing. Cliff is one of those celebrities people like to have a go at for some reason.

Smileless2012 Tue 03-Dec-24 17:01:28

Some rather distasteful comments on here as well as the title of the thread Saint Cliff Richard. The way he was treated was appalling and as far as I know neither he nor anyone else has ever said he was a saint.

sodapop Tue 03-Dec-24 17:17:56

Smileless2012

Some rather distasteful comments on here as well as the title of the thread Saint Cliff Richard. The way he was treated was appalling and as far as I know neither he nor anyone else has ever said he was a saint.

I agree Smileless uncalled for comments. A lot of people have enjoyed Cliff's entertainment over the years.

Cossy Tue 03-Dec-24 17:36:30

Smileless2012

Some rather distasteful comments on here as well as the title of the thread Saint Cliff Richard. The way he was treated was appalling and as far as I know neither he nor anyone else has ever said he was a saint.

I agree too.

Mollygo Tue 03-Dec-24 17:56:26

Smileless2012

Some rather distasteful comments on here as well as the title of the thread Saint Cliff Richard. The way he was treated was appalling and as far as I know neither he nor anyone else has ever said he was a saint.

I agree too.

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 20:27:32

Ziplok

Not my style of music, either, but obviously he has many, many fans.
Of course he’s changed in appearance, age tends to do that 😁.

Speak for yourself 😁

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 20:30:06

Making unsubstantiated allegations on social media is dangerous and could leave the person making them open to prosecution.

Harris27 Tue 03-Dec-24 20:30:42

I like cliff and find him ok nit creepy at all.

MissAdventure Tue 03-Dec-24 20:39:30

He hasn't been found guilty of anything at all.
(Apart from making cheesy music)

Anniebach Tue 03-Dec-24 21:12:33

He wasn’t charged with anything

GrannyIvy Tue 03-Dec-24 21:24:04

I have always been a Cliff fan, loved all his music. I feel very sorry for all the false allegations he faced and how this must have been so awful and devastating for him. He is in is 80’s so of course he looks old now as we all will. He is a legend a brilliant showman and a kind man.

Mollygo Tue 03-Dec-24 21:37:33

Creepy seems to be the new buzzword for somebody you dislike, even though you don’t know them personally.
It’s quite creepy really.

Fleurpepper Tue 03-Dec-24 21:46:17

Anniebach

He wasn’t charged with anything

No he wasn't.

CarS Tue 03-Dec-24 21:50:15

When I was a child I met Cliff in his dressing Room when he was in Panto. Many many years ago. His mum was there too. Very pleasant man from what we could tell

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 21:51:06

Cliff was cleared of any charges Yes, well said Kate1949.

The case against him collapsed and he sued the BBC over its coverage, receiving £210,000 in damages.

He also got a £400,000 settlement from South Yorkshire Police, which investigated the original allegation.

Anniebach Tue 03-Dec-24 22:04:14

Sir Cliff Richard was never arrested or charged in relation to a sexual assault allegation dating back nearly three decades, and the case was eventually dropped, but the impact on his reputation was instantaneous and could not have been more damaging

Allira Tue 03-Dec-24 22:15:16

Anniebach

Sir Cliff Richard was never arrested or charged in relation to a sexual assault allegation dating back nearly three decades, and the case was eventually dropped, but the impact on his reputation was instantaneous and could not have been more damaging

Yes, sorry, I should have read it properly.

Smileless2012 Tue 03-Dec-24 22:18:37

Yes the impact was instantaneous Annie. The poor man literally looked as if he'd aged over night.

RosiesMaw2 Tue 03-Dec-24 22:42:41

Fleurpepper

Anniebach

He wasn’t charged with anything

No he wasn't.

So what were the “good reasons” for finding him creepy ?

Anniebach Tue 03-Dec-24 22:49:14

I have asked what the good reasons were RosiesMaw

RosiesMaw2 Tue 03-Dec-24 22:53:59

I know Anniebach but all I heard in reply was a deafening silence!