Ricky Hatton was out for a run when he was seen for the first time on Wednesday since his new romance with Claire Sweeney was revealed.
The former professional boxer, 45, was keeping fit amid his new relationship with Brookside actress Claire, 52, who he met on Dancing On Ice earlier this year.
For his run in Manchester he cut a casual figure in black jogging clothes and a matching vest.
He seemed in good spirits as he did some light exercise in the park and listened to music with headphones on.
It comes after Claire and Ricky sparked romance rumors when they were spotted looking cozy on a night out together over the weekend.
Ricky Hatton was out for a run when he was seen for the first time on Wednesday since his new romance with Claire Sweeney was revealed.
The former professional boxer, 45, was keeping fit amid his new relationship with Brookside actress Claire, 52, who he met on Dancing On Ice earlier this year.
The couple looked in love and hugged each other as they enjoyed a pub crawl in Manchester.
The pair starred on Dancing On Ice earlier this year, where it appears they developed a connection.
On the ITV show Dancing On Ice, Claire was partnered with professional skater Colin Grafton and was eliminated in the third week, while Ricky was partnered with Robin Johnstone and left in the first week.
And although neither of them had much success in the skating program, it seems that a romance may have arisen from it.
A source told The Sun: ‘They became friends on Dancing On Ice and really hit it off.
‘Since then he has become romantic and they have enjoyed a few dates. It’s early but they have spark and they had a great time.”
According to another source, the couple has been on several dates and Ricky is “completely in love.”
They told the Mirror: ‘The chemistry was electric. Ricky left the show early on, but he contacted her after her and let’s just say he started courting her.
For his run in Manchester he cut a casual figure in simple black joggers and a matching vest.
He looked in good spirits as he did some light exercise in the park and listened to some music with his headphones on.
It comes after Claire and Ricky sparked romance rumors when they were spotted looking cozy on a night out together over the weekend.
‘They have been going out on several dates. Saturday was just one of a long list of them. They have been seeing each other quite a bit. He is completely in love.
“It seems like an unlikely pairing, but he’s always had a way with women. They fall in love with his personality, and so does Claire.
‘He knows his number one priority is his son, so they are being very careful. Let’s watch this space.’
Claire’s last long-term romance came with Daniel Reilly, and the couple split in 2017. They share a son, Jaxon, eight.
Claire and Daniel split before finding out she was expecting their son Jaxon and rekindled their relationship when he was born.
But unfortunately, just nine months after the happy event, Claire and Daniel once again called off their romance.
Claire told MailOnline in a statement: “Although we have decided not to stay together, we are committed to raising our wonderful son and ensuring we are excellent parents and supporting each other in doing so.”
Claire became engaged to Daniel on Christmas Eve 2012 and they split in April 2014, but just weeks later she discovered she was pregnant.
Claire enjoyed a second pub date with Ricky on Friday night, with the new couple surprising staff at a pub in Stockport.
Claire enjoyed a second pub date with Ricky on Friday night, and the new couple surprised staff at a pub in Stockport (Claire second left, Ricky second right)
Claire was the third star to leave this year’s Dancing On Ice in February (pictured with professional partner Colin Grafton)
Waitress Francesca at The Crown pub in Heaton Moor told how she was stunned when Claire and Ricky called her during their live music night.
speaking to Manchester Evening News said: “I said, ‘Oh, you’re Claire Sweeney from Brookside, right? her hand. It was just crazy.
“They were both very, very friendly. They ordered a vodka with lime and soda and a Peroni but no one ever invaded their space. We asked if we could take a photo with them and they were more than happy to do so.
‘I asked them how they had heard about the pub as I had never seen them there before and they said they just wanted to come in and visit it after hearing good things about it. As I manage the pub’s social media, I give myself a pat on the back for that!’