Claire Sweeney cuts a stylish figure in a black jumpsuit as she walks arm in arm with boyfriend Ricky Hatton as they arrive in Blackpool

Claire Sweeney cuts a stylish figure in a black jumpsuit as she walks arm in arm with boyfriend Ricky Hatton as they arrive in Blackpool
By: dailymail Posted On: July 16, 2024 View: 170

Claire Sweeney cut a stylish figure on Tuesday as she arrived in Blackpool with her boyfriend Ricky Hatton to watch the darts. 

The actress, 53, who confirmed her relationship with the former boxer, 45, earlier this year, looked incredible as she sported a black crinkle-textured jumpsuit. 

The stylish ensemble boasted a halterneck design, a figure-hugging fit at the waist, and featured a flared leg. 

The actress, who is well known for her portrayal of Lindsey Corkhill on Channel 4's Brookside, added inches to her frame with a pair of gold wedge heels. 

She further accessorised the chic look with a pair of gold drop earrings and toted her essentials around in a black cross-body bag. 

Claire Sweeney cut a stylish figure on Tuesday as she arrived in Blackpool with her boyfriend Ricky Hatton to watch the darts
The actress, 53, who confirmed her relationship with the former boxer, 45, earlier this year, looked incredible as she sported a black crinkle-textured jumpsuit

Meanwhile, her boyfriend Ricky cut a smart casual figure wearing a black T-shirt and a black denim shirt which he left unbuttoned. 

He teamed the shirt with a pair of black denim ripped jeans and completed the look with white trainers. 

The outing comes after Claire was overcome with pride as she took to Instagram to congratulate her boyfriend last month. 

Claire proved she is Ricky's biggest supporter as she gushed she was so proud of the sportsman 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.'

'What an honour, and so deserved @rickyhitmanhatton' alongside a series of red heart emojis.

Speaking himself, Ricky said: 'Coming away I thought receiving awards were a thing of the past. To do what I did, I have great memories, I have an MBE and I thought that was me done, but to get the phone call about the Boxing Hall of Fame that was a proper shock that was.' 

'I have also just thought of myself as a local guy from Hattersley estate... I always try to keep my feet on the ground and stay humble which is why I get embarrassed talking about stuff like this.'

The outing comes after Claire was overcome with pride as she took to Instagram to congratulate her boyfriend last month (pictured in April)
Claire proved she is Ricky's biggest supporter as she gushed she was so proud of the sportsman after it was revealed he had earned his place in the Boxing Hall of Fame
Speaking about the accolade himself, 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 that have supported me' (pictured in 2001)

'I accept this award with everyone who has worked with me.... There are too many people I could mention and all the fans that have supported me.' 

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. 

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, Ricky 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 Ricky to her family, including her nine-year-old son Jaxon.

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.'

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

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.'

'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.'

On Dancing On Ice, Ricky was paired with female skater Robin Johnstone and was sadly the first to be eliminated.

Claire was paired with male skater Colin Grafton and followed Ricky just two weeks later, the third celebrity eliminated. However, it wasn't all bad news as Ricky had already begun pursuing her.

Prior to Ricky, Claire hadn't been on a date since Christmas 2023 and joked she may be following in her grandmother's footsteps - Claire alleges she didn't find love until she was 86.

Her last long-term romance was with Daniel Reilly, the father of son Jaxon, and they split in 2017. 

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