Claire Sweeney hit the beach in sun-kissed Barbados on Thursday as she got over her split from Ricky Hatton.
The Coronation Street actress, 53, who spent the festive season in the Caribbean with her eight-year-old son Jaxon, enhanced her tan with a colorful bikini.
Claire’s skimpy two-piece outfit featured a plunging neckline and high-cut pants.
She finished the look with a pair of tinted sunglasses and sipped on a refreshing drink as she walked along the golden sands.
Later on her Instagram Stories, Claire donned a graphic swimsuit as she and Jaxon enjoyed a luxurious boat trip.
Her son smiled at the camera as he hugged Claire before enjoying a dip in the ocean.
Claire Sweeney, 53, hit the beach in a colorful bikini in sunny Barbados on Thursday as she got over her split from Ricky Hatton.
The Coronation Street actress, who spent the Christmas holidays in the Caribbean with her eight-year-old son Jaxon, topped off her tan with a colorful bikini.
Claire’s holiday to the Caribbean comes just weeks after she split from her boyfriend Ricky Hatton after eight months of dating.
Claire’s holiday to the Caribbean comes just weeks after she split from her boyfriend Ricky Hatton after eight months of dating.
The former couple secretly dated after starring in ITV’s Dancing On Ice and enjoying a holiday in Tenerife in May.
But since their summer getaway, the boxer and the former Brookside actress have split, months after Claire spoke about how they bonded over humor and their joint love of TV sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
The couple were last photographed together on November 13 in Manchester while attending the musical version of the hit comedy, which is currently on a UK tour.
But speaking about the split at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, Claire told MailOnline: “I’m great, we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again.” Is everything all right!’
Coronation Street actress Claire previously explained that she and Ricky had known each other for 25 years before sparks flew between them, while the boxing champion said it was “nice” they were able to connect after the end of their respective relationships. .
Claire had been single after her split from ex Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares son Jaxon, in 2017, and Ricky, who has three children, was a free agent after his romance with beautician Angela Blemmings ended two years ago.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Claire and Ricky remain good friends, there have been no fallout between them.
Claire’s skimpy two-piece outfit featured a plunging neckline and high-cut pants.
Claire relaxed in the sun while scrolling through her phone.
She finished the look with a pair of tinted sunglasses and tied her hair in a high bun.
The soap opera star was in great spirits as she took advantage of the weather.
Later on her Instagram Stories, Claire donned a graphic swimsuit as she and Jaxon enjoyed a luxurious boat trip.
Her son smiled at the camera as he hugged Claire before enjoying a dip in the ocean.
‘They decided they were better off as friends and were no longer together romantically.
‘They enjoyed their time as a couple and have many shared interests, but their lifestyles are very different.
“While Claire is one of Coronation Street’s biggest stars and has a very dynamic career, Ricky is freer and more unpredictable.
‘Ricky is already packing his bags for a getaway to Tenerife, where he feels more at home. Meanwhile, Claire is putting her heart and soul into her career, leaving romance behind.
“She has been comforted by famous friends and fellow cast members.”
Claire opened up about how she and Ricky found a romantic connection after 25 years of friendship during an appearance on Lorraine in July.
She said: “We always crossed paths at events, we did a TV show together, I first met him on La Manga in the early 2000s and then we danced together for Comic Relief in 2013 and then we met on Dancing On Ice.” . It’s been great.’
MailOnline has contacted Ricky and Claire’s representatives for comment.
Ricky said he found love with Claire when he least expected it while taking part in last year’s Dancing On Ice.
Claire listened to her headphones as she relaxed.
Claire and Ricky secretly dated after starring in ITV’s Dancing On Ice and enjoying a holiday in Tenerife in May.
The split came months after Claire spoke about how they were brought together by humor and their shared love of the TV sitcom Only Fools and Horses.
Speaking about the split at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, Claire told MailOnline: “I’m great, we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again.” Is everything all right!’
Coronation Street actress Claire previously explained that she and Ricky had known each other for 25 years before sparks flew between them.
The welterweight boxer explained: “I didn’t go on Dancing On Ice to find romance, I just went into it hoping I wouldn’t break my fucking neck.”
‘I’ve known Claire for a while. I met her at some functions and at different events through tears. Every time we’ve talked we get along and get along well.
‘We ended up both training in Altrincham, Claire is in Coronation Street and she’s from Liverpool, so we used to train at the same time.
‘We got along well while training for ice skating. And then when we traveled to London, where the show actually took place, we got on even better.’