Cliff Richard on why he never proposed to Sue Barker: ‘I didn’t love her enough’
The 80-year-old returns to screens today as he features on ITV’s flagship show James Martin’s Saturday Morning, alongside chefs Sat Bains and Richard Bertinet. Sir Cliff remains one of the country’s most popular entertainers, having enjoyed a music career that has spanned seven decades. His appearance on the Saturday morning show will no doubt see him reflect on his time in the music business, but also on his love of Wimbledon – a tennis tournament under way this month.
The annual competition holds a special place in his heart, and Sir Cliff himself has become part of Wimbledon folklore – as he’s known for entertaining the crowds on occasion if the weather forces play to stop.
And his love of the sporting spectacle also means his relationship with Wimbledon stalwart Sue is also placed under the microscope, as the pair shared a romance during the Eighties.
Sir Cliff has often reflected on his relationship with Sue, a former French Open winner, admitting he had considered proposing to the ex-Wimbledon semi-finalist.
The pair initially met when Sue was aged 25 in 1982, and saw a wave of media interest into their relationship.
