Claire is an English actress, singer, television personality and presenter who is best known for her role as Lindsey Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. She has presented a number of shows, such as Challenge of a Lifetime, I'm famous...and frightened! and 60 Minute Makeover.  She also participated in series One of the BBC One pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing.

Claire has presented a number of shows, such as Challenge of a Lifetime, I'm famous...and frightened! and 60 Minute Makeover.  She also participated in series One of the BBC One pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing.

She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2001 in aid of Comic Relief. Her appearance on the show prompted her to greater fame amongst the British public. This directly led to appearing as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago in London. She has hosted BBC TV's A Song for Europe contest and played the lead in the world tour of Fosse.

Claire took over from Sally Ann Triplett in the role of Miss Adelaide in the UK production of Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for an 8 week run and also played opposite Dirty Dancing legend Patrick Swayze.