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Claire Sweeney and boyfriend Ricky Hatton looked loved-up as they celebrated his 46th birthday in Tenerife this week.
The Coronation Street star, 53, and the boxer were joined by his friends and family for a lavish meal in the sunshine on Monday.
Claire wowed in a pink and white plunging halterneck jumpsuit, while Ricky cut a casual figure in a bold blue T-shirt.
The day prior, Claire and Ricky were joined by bodyguard pal Karen Rowbottom as they enjoyed a meal in front of the sea.
Sweeney and Hatton hit it off after they both appeared on Dancing On Ice back in January and last month they returned from a romantic trip to Tenerife together.
Claire Sweeney and boyfriend Ricky Hatton looked loved-up as they celebrated his 46th birthday in Tenerife this week
The Coronation Street star, 53, and the boxer were joined by his friends and family for a lavish meal in the sunshine on Monday
Ricky revealed the pair still get on ‘like a house on fire’ after the couple returned from their holiday.
When asked by The Sun how their holiday went, he replied: ‘It was great! Claire is like me, I’ve met someone who I get on with like a house on fire.’
‘She is just like me. We spend our whole time laughing together. Claire is just like me – she’s so down to earth.’
‘She would never turn a picture down with a fan and she’s always got time for people. That’s what I really like about her. We’ve just been having good fun.’
Their sun-soaked getaway came just weeks after they made their red carpet debut in Manchester.
An insider revealed recently that Claire is also planning to introduce retired boxer Hatton to her family, including her nine-year-old son Jaxon.
The day prior, Claire and Ricky were joined by bodyguard pal Karen Rowbottom as they enjoyed a meal in front of the sea
Claire wrote on Instagram: ‘Off to celebrate my man’s birthday in Tenerife’
A source 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 the guy who has put a smile on Claire’s face.’
A source told the Mirror: ‘The chemistry was electric. Ricky went out of the show early on but he contacted her afterwards and let’s say he started wooing her.’
‘They’ve been out on several dates. Saturday was just one in a long line of them. They’ve been seeing each other quite a bit. He is completely besotted.’
Claire and Ricky hit it off after they both appeared on Dancing On Ice back in January and last month they returned from a romantic trip to Tenerife together
Claire recently proved she’s Hatton’s biggest supporter 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 darling, flying to USA to be inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame’ (Hatton is pictured in 2001)
‘It seems like an unlikely match but he’s always had a way with women. They fall for his personality, and Claire has.
‘He knows her number one priority is her son so they are being very careful. Let’s watch this space.’
Prior to Ricky, the actress hadn’t been on a date since Christmas 2023 and joked she may be following in her grandmother’s footsteps, who she claims didn’t find love until she was 86.
Her last long-term romance was with Daniel Reilly, the father of son Jaxon, and they separated in 2017.
