Claire Sweeney broke her silence on her split from Ricky Hatton, as she made a glamorous appearance at the star-studded premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical in London on Sunday night.
The couple recently ended their eight-month relationship, in which they 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, 46, and the former Brookside actress, 53, have split, months after Claire opened up 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 for the first time on Sunday at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, he told MailOnline: “I’m great, we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again.” Is everything all right!’
At the event she turned heads in a sparkly white dress that she wore with a matching sheer cape and silver heels.
Claire Sweeney broke her silence on her split from Ricky Hatton, as she made a glamorous appearance at the star-studded premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical on Sunday night.
The couple recently ended their eight-month relationship, in which they secretly dated after starring on ITV’s Dancing On Ice and enjoying a holiday in Tenerife in May.
She wore her blonde locks styled into a perfect blow-dry and opted for a touch of red lip for the night out.
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.
‘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.”
Speaking about the split for the first time on Sunday at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada, he told MailOnline: “I’m great, we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again.”
At the event she turned heads in a sparkling white dress that she wore with a matching sheer cape and silver heels.
Claire had been single after her split from her ex Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares son Jaxon (seen together in the premiere).
She wore her blonde locks styled to a perfect blow-dry and opted for a touch of red lip for the night out.
She put on a confident display in the flowy white dress that showed off her youthful physique.
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.
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.’
The couple recently ended their eight-month relationship, in which they secretly dated after starring on ITV’s Dancing On Ice and enjoying a holiday in Tenerife in May.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Claire and Ricky remain good friends, there have been no fallout between them. ‘They decided they were better off as friends and are no longer together romantically’
Ricky said he found love with Claire when he least expected it while taking part in last year’s Dancing On Ice.
Claire opened up about how she and Ricky found a romantic connection after 25 years of friendship during an appearance on Lorraine in July.
The now ex-couple was seen together earlier this year in happier times.