Yahoo News Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney gets same response after 'great' Ricky Hatton update
Claire Sweeney's friends and fans have been quick to share the same response as she offered an update on her first holiday with new man Ricky "Hitman" Hatton. The Coronation Street star has taken to social media to share a string of photos from her break with the retired boxer.
It comes just a couple of weeks after Claire and Ricky stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time. The pair met while taking part in Dancing on Ice earlier this year and have been spotted on a series of pub dates throughout spring.
Then towards the end of last month, they took the next step, going public with their romance at the test night for the all-new £365m Co-op Live Arena. They both posted photos on their Instagram accounts after posing together at the press boards for celebs and VIPs at the new arena.
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Ricky posted pics from the arena and said in his post: "Great night with claire @claire.sweeney tonight at the pre opening of the fantastic new @thecooplive in Manchester. @officialrickastley was awesome the legend. Brill night all round." Claire, who stunned in a white one-shoulder jumpsuit, also shared her own photos from the event and said: "Great night watching Rick Astley at new Co-op Live Arena with Ricky Hatton."
Now though, they have taken the next step again by jetting off to Spain together. The pair have been cosying up as they holiday together in Tenerife and over the weekend, Ricky showed he had already shared one of his big passions in life with the Liverpool-born actress, by taking her to the pub to watch his beloved Manchester City in action.
Ricky first posted pictures of them together on holiday on the Canary Island where he is a regular visitor. The 45-year-old posted snaps on his Instagram of him and Claire, 53, leaning in as they enjoyed a romantic dinner, as well as a group picture with the staff where he said they had had 'a great evening and food.'
Claire, meanwhile, has since shared more images from the trip with the first showing the former Brookside star leaning into her new man with her hand resting on his cheek. Others showed them spending time with friends and enjoying dinners while looking closer than ever.
Captioning her post, Claire said: "Great few days in Tenerife. #goodtimes @rickyhitmanhatton." And her followers were quick to respond as they shared their delight at seeing the soap star, who is currently playing Cassie Plummer in ITV's Corrie, happy.
@theabicollins said: "I looked at this and said, 'oh Claire!'. Sooo happy to see you so happy." @lisasmalesaesthetics commented: "So happy for you darling." @helengoodson wrote: "Love you two together." @suzy_bling replied: "You look so happy together."
@nancyhovhanesian shared: "I am happy for you. How wonderful." @carol67ynwa posted: "Made up for you both." @ampondering typed: "Aww love this, happy for you both!" @eliseladycrystal added: "So happy for you @claire.sweeney You enjoy."
