Corrie star takes huge next step with famous boyfriend as they share loved-up snaps
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney and boxing legend Ricky Hatton have taken the next step in their relationship as they jetted off to Tenerife for their first holiday as a couple
Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney and her famous beau, Ricky Hatton, have taken their relationship to the next level by jetting off to sunny Tenerife for their first couple’s holiday.
The former boxer, 45, shared a series of loved-up photos with the 53-year-old actress on Instagram. Looking loved-up they enjoyed a romantic dinner before watching his favourite football team, Manchester City, thrash Wolves 5-0 with friends.
Claire looked stunning in a low-cut summer dress that highlighted her sun-kissed skin. Meanwhile Ricky looked dapper in black.
Ricky captioned his post: “Great evening & food last night with our friends @elmiradortenerife Thank you so much for looking after me as you always do. Fantastic night. Ricky & Claire X.”
This comes after the pair made their first public appearance together at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony. The celebrity couple looked fabulous as they joined other stars to explore Manchester’s newest event venue.
Their outing confirmed their relationship, but just days earlier, Ricky had posted a heartfelt birthday message for Claire on Instagram. Corrie star Claire has reportedly told friends she feels like “she has won the lottery” as her relationship with Ricky continues to flourish.
A friend of thee actress told MailOnline: “Claire and Ricky have become really close. She wasn’t looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it just felt right and natural and she’s really happy.
“She signed up for a reality TV show and met a great guy so it feels a bit like winning the lottery and she’s really counting her blessings as it all came from nowhere and often that’s the best way. She’s now really looking forward to introducing Ricky to her family and friends soon and they are really looking forward to meeting the guy who has put a smile on Claire’s face.”
Meanwhile, a source close to Ricky quipped: “At first Ricky thought signing up for DOI had been a big mistake because he wasn’t the greatest ice skater! But as soon as he was introduced to Claire he realised agreeing to the show was a great move.”
The duo first crossed paths on the ITV show and began dating after Ricky sent her a message inviting her to a boxing event. And Claire was left stunned by the boxing legend’s knockout charm.
Friends reveal the retired World Champion is “one of the funniest people” she’s ever met – and that the pair have grown ‘incredibly close’ and are planning a Summer getaway.
