Steps to join Jordan Lee on Hits Radio Pride on Christmas Day 👱🏻♀️👦🏻👩🏼👱🏻👧🏻
We can't wait for an afternoon of fun with Steps!
What a year it's been for Hits Radio Pride, we only launched the brand new radio station in August, but in the few months we've been around we've had some massive names join us.
For the launch day we had Years & Years' Olly Alexander, Melanie C and Gok Wan. Since then we've welcomed Saara Aalto x Baga Chipz, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Envy Peru and who can forget Sam Smith's amazing performance of 'Diamonds', 'Dancing With A Stranger' and 'How Do You Sleep?'.
NOW, we've just gone and got the fantastic Steps team back for a Christmas Day special. Joining Jordan Lee, Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Lisa Scott-Lee, Lee Latchford-Evans and ‘H’ will be talking about all things Christmas and picking out their favourite festive throwbacks.
Jordan wanted to know what a usual Christmas was like for the group, asking them who’s cooking Christmas dinner and what will they be eating. He also asked Lisa and Lee what was the one present that they received as a child they still remember now?
Have a listen to how Lisa's dad unfortunately broke her new Christmas present in a hilarious way, and how Lee learnt to ride a bike.
Jordan also asked Steps who they would bubble up with if they could choose any celebrity this Christmas, and you might be surprised at their answers.
Join Jordan and Steps on Christmas Day from midday to hear their interview in full and listen to loads of festive tunes.
Steps released their comeback single 'What The Future Holds' earlier this year and will be touring across the UK in 2021 with their 'What The Future Holds' tour.
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Who are the members of the pop group Steps?
Claire Richards
Claire Richards was born on 17th August 1977. She has been a member of Steps from the start in 1997 until 2001, reuniting with the group in 2011. She is the youngest member of Steps.
As well as her career in Steps, she has released music with fellow Steps member H as a duo. 'DJ' was their debut single, which reached Number 3 in 2002. Claire has also released a solo album called, 'My Wildest Dreams' in November 2018.
In addition to her music, Claire has appeared on a number of TV shows including, Popstar to Operastar, Celebrity Big Brother and as a panelist on Loose Women.
Ian ‘H’ Watkins
Best-known simply as H, he has had huge success as part of Steps as well as also teaming up with fellow Steps member Claire between 2002 and 2003. The pair released three Top 10 singles and an album.
As well as his work with Steps, he has appeared in several musicals including the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on the UK National Tour. He's also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2007, The Chase, and most recently Dancing On Ice in 2020, when he was paired with Matt Evers, in the first ever same sex pairing.
Faye Tozer
Although best known as part of Steps, Faye Tozer is also a dancer and actress. She was born 14th November 1975. In the years between Steps original split in 2001 and their reunion 10 years later, she worked on a number of musicals including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday.
In 2018, Faye also took part in Strictly Come Dancing where her professional dance partner was Giovanni Pernice. They ended the series as joint runners-up.
Lee Latchford-Evans
As well as a singer and dancer as part of Steps, Lee Latchford-Evans has worked as a personal trainer and actor. Lee was born on 28th January 1975 and married Kerry-Lucy Taylor in 2012.
Lisa Scott-Lee
Lisa Scott-Lee joined Steps at the beginning with the other members. Born on 5th November 1975, Lisa is a graduate of the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts stage school. In addition to her career with Steps she released some solo songs including, 'Lately' in 2003.
Hits Radio Pride aims to educate and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and encourage inclusion and tolerance. In partnership with The Co-operative Bank and working with LGBTQ+ helpline Switchboard, the station will ensure listeners can get access to the right support and advice.
How to listen to Hits Radio Pride
The station is available on DAB in Bradford, Stoke, Swansea, Liverpool, Humberside, North Yorkshire and Northern Ireland, as well as on DAB+ in London and Norwich. It is also available online, on smart speakers, just say "Alexa, Play Hits Radio Pride" and through the Hits Radio app nationally.