Sir Cliff criticises Michelle McManus

Sir Cliff Richard has used Pop Idol 2 winner Michelle McManus as an example of when TV talent shows go wrong.

As he discussed reality television on The Orange Playlist, Cliff commented, "People like Will Young prove that the public made the right choice but it doesn't always work out like that.

"You just have to find a large enough piece of the pie to survive. I think Michelle McManus had quite a few pies, so to speak, maybe she just wasn't the right winner."