You don't have to worry about that answer, Cheryl ===[**CDM**]===

Thanks, Cue!

Truly poor team might ultimately change for the better (9)

Direct on the right. 3 vowels total, 2 are e's.

vcvcccvcc

Word play = 4 + 1 + 3 + 1

Another word for "truly" + a "poor" grade + another word for "team" + T (might ultimately)

amendment

That's it! And thank goodness. Now I can do the happy dance! ===[**CDM**]===

Thanks for the hints.

Celebrity has to put back oil (6)

c(vc)vvc

Lotion = oil - lion (celebrity) containing (has) ot (to put back)

Famously done, Lex! ===[**CDM**]===

Thank you!

Drunk praising wine that's amazing (3-9)

Hi Lex
Awe inspiring

An apt expression to describe your effort in winning this handsome trophy: ===[**CDM**]===

...and I hope that all goes well with you, Ed.

Thank you Lex.

After six, British soldier is energetic (7)

vi/brant

Well done Sherlock ===[**CDM**]===

Thanks, manx!

Old rocking chair placed in empty attic (7)

Direct on the left. 3 vowels.

Archaic = old - anagram (rocking) of chair contained (placed) in ac (empty attic)

Nothing archaic about this belt, Lex, so go ahead and place it around your midsection. ===[**CDM**]===

Thank you!

Philosopher paid for a doctor (13)

Direct on the left, wordplay 3 + 1 + 9

TYVM, Lex

Met-a-physician

You can wear this as you collect your doctorate!
===[**CDM**]===