Claire Sweeney shares loved-up snap with boyfriend Ricky Hatton as couple enjoy day out together
CLAIRE Sweeney looked blissfully in love as she enjoyed a gig with her man Ricky Hatton.
The Dancing On Ice 2024 stars met earlier this year and have since been spotted out on a series of sweet outings after making things official.
After returning from a recent holiday to Tenerife, Claire, 53, and Ricky, 45, soaked up the sunshine at the Lytham Festival over the weekend.
They captured the crowds gathering at the northern event to watch The Lightening Seeds, with a headline slot by Rick Astley.
Coronation Street star Claire donned a trendy denim jumpsuit and gold hoop earrings for the outdoor event.
She styled her blonde hair into loose waves and pulled on a pair of sunglasses as she watched from a VIP box.
Claire captured herself snuggling into the three times light welterweight, who chose a black top and matching dark denim jacket.
The cute couple posed for an Instagram snap with the stage behind them, before cuddling up for a second image where the soap star icon nuzzled her head into his shoulder.
In her image caption she gushed: “Brilliant day here @lythamfestival with my @rickyhitmanhatton.”
Claire finished her words with a red love heart.
Her celeb pal Vanessa Feltz was quick to gush: “Love you two together. You have never looked prettier or happier. Fabulous!!!”
A fan then wrote: “You two look great together,” as a third continued: “Looking good, the both of yous.”
One fan added: “You like such a happy couple,” as another posted: “So happy for you Claire you deserve the best.”
A follower rounded off with the words: “You make a very happy couple.”
HAPPY COUPLE
The Sun exclusively revealed that Claire and Ricky were secretly dating in April, with the pair enjoying a night out in Manchester.
Who won Dancing On Ice?
AS the final of Dancing On Ice 2024 looms, we look back at the previous celebrity winners - from the first series in 2006 until 2023.
The ITV show has run for 16 seasons, with a break from 2014-2018.
Here’s the rundown – with one pro skater winning an impressive hat-trick:
Season 1, 2006: Gaynor Faye & Dan Whiston
Season 2, 2007: Kyran Bracken & Melanie Lambert
Season 3, 2008: Suzanne Shaw & Matt Evers
Season 4, 2009: Ray Quinn & Maria Filippov
Season 5, 2010: Hayley Tamaddon & Dan Whiston
Season 6, 2011: Sam Attwater & Brianne Delcourt
Season 7, 2012: Matthew Wolfenden & Nina Ulanova
Season 8, 2013: Beth Tweddle & Dan Whiston
Season 9, 2014 (All Stars): Ray Quinn & Maria Filippov
Season 10, 2018: Jake Quickenden & Vanessa Bauer
Season 11, 2019: James Jordan & Alexandra Schauman
Season 12, 2020: Joe Swash & Alex Murphy
Season 13, 2021: Sonny Jay & Angela Egan
Season 14, 2022: Regan Gascoigne & Karina Manta
Season 15, 2023: Nile Wilson & Olivia Smart
The duo then made their first red carpet appearance as a couple at Manchester’s Co-Op Live.
Earlier in the year, Ricky was quick to brand the Coronation Street star “gorgeous” as he celebrated her birthday.
The pair have been secretly dating for months – with pals claiming “they have spark.”
A friend told MailOnline of their partnership and said: “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.”