Claire Sweeney cut an elegant figure in a hot pink dress as she enjoyed a romantic dinner with boyfriend Ricky Hatton while soaking up the sun in Tenerife.
The 53-year-old actress, who confirmed her relationship earlier this year, looked incredible as she stepped out in a vibrant bodycon dress on Thursday.
The star’s glamorous ensemble featured ruched detailing on one shoulder and a ruffled lining.
Claire, known for her portrayal of Lindsey Corkhill in Channel 4’s Brookside, added inches to her figure in a pair of strappy white sandals.
Stepping out at Thai Botanico restaurant, she added a touch of glamour with a gold Gucci bag and some gold jewellery.
Claire Sweeney, 53, cut an elegant figure in a hot pink dress as she enjoyed a romantic dinner with boyfriend Ricky Hatton, 45, while soaking up the sun in Tenerife.
The actress, who confirmed her relationship with the former boxer earlier this year, looked incredible as she stepped out at Thai Botanico restaurant on Thursday.
Meanwhile, her boxer ex-boyfriend Ricky cut a quirky smart-casual figure in a blue and white floral shirt.
In keeping with her sunny ensemble, she paired her vacation shirt with light blue shorts and navy loafers.
The departure comes after Claire was… Full of pride, she took to Instagram to congratulate her boyfriend in June.
Claire proved she is Ricky’s biggest supporter when she expressed how proud she was of the athlete after it was revealed he had earned his place in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Sharing a video of Ricky speaking about the accolade, she wrote: ‘So proud of you babe flying to America to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame.’
‘What an honour, and well deserved @rickyhitmanhatton’ alongside a series of red heart emojis.
Speaking for himself, Ricky said: ‘When I left, I thought receiving awards was a thing of the past. For what I did, I have very fond memories, I have an MBE and I thought that was it for me, but to get the phone call about the Boxing Hall of Fame was a real surprise.
‘I also consider myself a local Hattersley Estate guy… I always try to keep my feet on the ground and stay humble, so I’m embarrassed to talk about things like that.
‘I accept this award alongside everyone who has worked with me… There are too many people I could mention and all the fans who have supported me.’
The outing comes after Claire was overcome with pride when she took to Instagram to congratulate her boyfriend in June (pictured April).
Claire proved she is Ricky’s biggest supporter when she said she was very proud of the athlete after it was revealed he had earned his place in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Speaking about the award, Ricky said: ‘I accept this award with everyone who has worked with me… There are too many people I could mention and all the fans who have supported me’ (pictured in 2001).
Claire and Ricky hit it off after they both appeared on Dancing On Ice in January and returned together from another romantic trip to Tenerife in June.
Ricky revealed the couple They are still getting along very well after the couple returned from their vacation.
When he asked me The sun Ricky told her how his holiday had gone: “It was great! Claire is like me, I’ve met someone I get along with like a glove.”
“She’s just like me. We spend all our time laughing together. Claire is just like me: she’s down to earth.”
“She would never turn down a photo with a fan and always has time for people. That’s what I really like about her. We’ve been having a lot of fun.”
Her sun-soaked getaway came just weeks after her red carpet debut in Manchester.
A close source recently revealed that Claire also plans to introduce Ricky to her family, including her nine-year-old son Jaxon.
A source told MailOnline: “Claire and Ricky have become very close. She wasn’t looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it all felt right and natural and she’s very happy.”
‘She signed up for a reality show and met a great guy, so it feels a bit like winning the lottery, and she’s really counting her blessings because it all came out of nowhere and often that’s the best way.’
“She is now looking forward to introducing Ricky to her family and friends soon, and they are looking forward to meeting the boy who has put a smile on Claire’s face.”
Claire and Ricky hit it off after they both appeared on Dancing On Ice in January and returned together from a romantic trip to Tenerife last month.
A source said The mirror‘The chemistry was electrifying. Ricky left the show at first, but then he got in touch with her and let’s say he started courting her.’
“They’ve been out a few times. Saturday was just one of a long list. They’ve been seeing each other quite a bit. He’s completely in love with him.”
“It seems like an unlikely match, but he’s always had a way with women. They fall for his personality, and so does Claire. He knows his number one priority is his son, so they’re being very careful. Stay tuned.”
On Dancing On Ice, Ricky was paired with skater Robin Johnstone and was unfortunately the first to be eliminated.
Claire was paired with male skater Colin Grafton and followed Ricky just two weeks later, the third celebrity eliminated. It wasn’t all bad news though, as Ricky had already started pursuing her.
Before Ricky, Claire hadn’t been on a date since Christmas 2023 and joked that she could be following in her grandmother’s footsteps – Claire claims she didn’t find love until she was 86.
Her last long-term romance was with Daniel Reilly, the father of her son Jaxon, and they split in 2017.
