Sir Cliff Richard launched his biography "My life, my way" in the UK yesterday. The book reveals a seven-year-old relationship with a former priest named Father John McElynn.

The star reveals that McElynn and himself share a home, and Cliff calls him a "blessing" and "companion"

Cliff writes: 'He hadn't any thought at the beginning of giving up the priesthood, but when it became clear he was thinking of the possibility, I suggested he might help me with some charitable projects.

'That was seven years ago and our arrangement has worked out really well. John now spends most of his time looking after my properties.'

'Gone are the days when we assumed loving relationships would be solely between men and women.

'It seems to me that commitment is the issue and if anyone comes to me and says: "This is my partner - we are committed to each other" then I don't care what their sexuality is.'