Cliff Richard left Alan Titchmarsh 'very embarrassed' after topless photo unveiled on TV

The photograph was unveiled after the TV presenter, 71, quizzed Sir Cliff about his plans to “retire” – a word the singer previously stated was “not in my vocabulary”.

The now-octogenarian rejected any calls to step aside because he felt he was already living a ‘semi-retired’ existence. 

Sir Cliff said: “Retirement is where you stop what you’re doing, it doesn’t mean that you stop doing anything.

“Some people go and try some other things, do something they always wish they had done and that’s always open to me.

“But I can’t see any point of actually stopping when in fact, what I could do is what I’m practically doing now.”

The singer listed several achievements, including performing at the Royal Albert Hall, in London and releasing albums, when Titchmarsh reached over to the table.

He announced: “I’ve been looking at the calendar as well – just to make them scream even more.” 

Titchmarsh prediction was correct, as yells and screams erupted from the studio audience. 

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Titchmash, who was left a little red-faced by the exchange, said: “I should wear it on my front while I do the questions, I should!”

The TV host held the topless photograph over his body and cheekily beamed at the camera. 

The pair’s banterous exchange happened during an episode of The Alan Titchmarsh Show, which first aired on ITV in 2010. 

This year, Sir Cliff admitted that he was ready to stop making calendars after the 2021 edition was released.

He said: “I suspect I have done my final topless photo… I suspect it’s time to gracefully exit the Chippendales’ market.”

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