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The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Cassie Plummer, the real mum of Tyrone Dobbs and daughter of Evelyn Plummer

Ricky Hatton, 45, looked happy as he posed for a photo with fans in Preston on Sunday the day after he made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Claire Sweeney, 53.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have seemingly confirmed their romance as they made their red carpet debut at an event in Manchester on Saturday.

After an eventful evening at the pre-opening of Manchester's Co-Op Live, Ricky Hatton took to Instagram to share a loved-up snap in the company of his other half, Claire Sweeney.

"Great night."

New couple Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton made their red carpet debut at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony in Manchester on Saturday.

"Such a match made in heaven, so well suited"

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton looked loved-up as they posed for pictures at The Co Op Live arena launch in Manchester this evening.

CLAIRE Sweeney and Ricky Hatton looked loved-up as they posed for pictures at The Co Op Live arena launch in Manchester this evening.

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