ricky-hatton / English

add

ITV actress Claire Sweeney stepped out on the red carpet over the weekend with her former Dancing on Ice co-star Ricky Hatton.

The Coronation Street star has enjoyed the night with the former Welterweight champion

Love is in the air this Saturday, April 20, as Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton made their first official appearance as a couple, looking loved-up at a VIP event in Manchester.

The actress marked her 53rd birthday and among those sending her their best wishes was her rumoured love interest

The former boxer and Coronation Street actress met while taking part in Dancing on Ice at the start of the year

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney appeared together on the latest series of ITV's Dancing on Ice

It comes weeks after they sparked romance rumours by hanging out in Greater Manchester together

"Have the best day, gorgeous."

RICKY Hatton gushed about “gorgeous” new girlfriend Claire Sweeney as he celebrated her birthday with a sweet tribute.

RICKY Hatton gushed about “gorgeous” new girlfriend Claire Sweeney as he celebrated her birthday with a sweet tribute.

Coronation Street star Claire has reportedly been dating Ricky for weeks

Ricky Hatton shared a sweet birthday message for his girlfriend Claire Sweeney on Wednesday after their new romance was revealed this month.

Ricky Hatton is said to be "completely besotted" with his rumoured new partner Claire Sweeney after the pair grew close on ITV show Dancing On Ice earlier this year.

Dancing On Ice stars Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney are completely smitten after meeting on the ITV reality show in January

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton could be preparing to take their relationship to the next level after the pair appeared to go public during a date night earlier this month

CLAIRE Sweeney “feels like she won the lottery” with Ricky Hatton, according to pals, who have teased the “next step” in their relationship.

CLAIRE Sweeney “feels like she won the lottery” with Ricky Hatton, according to pals, who have teased the “next step” in their relationship.

Claire Sweeney has told friends she feels like 'she has won the lottery' as her romance with Ricky Hatton heats up.

DANCING On Ice stars battle it out in freezing cold climes in one of reality TV’s most dare-devil shows.

DANCING On Ice stars battle it out in freezing cold climes in one of reality TV’s most dare-devil shows.