Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney cosy up in a bar in Tenerife on their first holiday together as a couple
RICKY Hatton and Claire Sweeney have taken their blossoming romance to the next level with a getaway to Tenerife.
The loved-up duo – who met on ITV reality series Dancing On Ice earlier this year – have been going from strength to strength.
Hot on the heels of making their first red carpet appearance as a couple they have jetted to the popular holiday resort for some downtime.
Claire, 53, looked stunning in a red patterned sun dress which showed off her glowing tan.
She brushed her blonde hair into an up-do and accessorised with a pair of sunglasses and gold pendant necklace.
Boxing champ Ricky, 45, dressed all in black, placed a protective arm around her shoulders as they hot a pub in Los Cristianos.
There, they posed for a snap with a host of Manchester City fans clad in the team’s strips.
The couple looked blissfully happy as they spent some quality time together away from home turf.
Just last month, Ricky was quick to brand the Coronation Street star “gorgeous” as he celebrated her birthday.
She was then seen enjoying a boozy night at the DIVA awards prior to her getaway with the sports ace.
Blossoming romance
The pair have proved one of the most surprising romances from the ITV series.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Claire and Ricky were secretly dating in April, with the pair enjoying a night out in Manchester.
The duo then enjoyed another sweet date at a pub in Stockport – where they were again happy to pose for pictures with fans.
We previously told how the pair have been secretly dating for months as pals claim “they have spark.”
Big win
Claire – who recently penned a new deal to stay on the Corrie cobbles for another year – recently told how she “feels like she’s won the lottery” with Ricky after a series of romantic dates.
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
A friend 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.”
