Sir Cliff Richard reveals he is ‘feeling fantastic’ at Pride of Britain Awards after child sex abuse probe
Singer calls his appearance at red-carpet bash his 'therapy' after police probe clears him
SIR Cliff Richard has announced "I'm back" and "feeling fantastic" after being cleared of a two-year probe into child sex abuse allegations.
The legend called his appearance at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards part of his "therapy" in returning to public life - and revealed his faith in God is stronger.
He chatted to Prince Charles, had a pat on the back from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and joined for a photo the legendary line-up of Sir Tom Jones, Joan Collins and Dame Maggie Smith.
Sir Cliff, 76, presenting a gong at the show at London's Grosvenor Hotel last night, was cleared of allegations in September and is taking legal action against South Yorkshire Police and the Beeb which broadcast live the raid on his home in 2014.
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The singer said: "My faith stayed strong and now it's stronger. I'm back."
He praised fans' "enormous support", adding: "It's difficult to explain how it felt but now I feel fantastic and I am back here now doing what I normally do and it's just a wonderful feeling."
TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford, 76, arrived with Sir Cliff, calling the awards "a marvellous event".
She said: "The relief has been so enormous that I think he's glad to be stepping out and I think the response he's had already on the red carpet has been sensational. I think he's very choked by it really."
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