Claire Sweeney shares sweet message for boyfriend Ricky Hatton (2024)

Claire Sweeney was overcome with pride as she took to Instagram to congratulate her boyfriend Ricky Hatton on Wednesday.

The public have watched the unlikely relationship between former boxer Ricky, 45, and the CoronationStreet actress, 53, go from strength to strength in recent months.

And Claire proved she is Ricky's biggest supporter as she gushed she was so proud of the sportsman after it was revealed he has earnt 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.

Claire Sweeney shared a sweet 'proud of you darling' message for her boyfriend Ricky Hatton on Wednesday as their relationship continues to blossom, (stock photo)

The public have watched the unlikely relationship between former boxer Ricky, 45, and the Coronation Street actress, 53, go from strength to strength in recent months

Speaking himself, Ricky said: 'Coming away I thought receiving award 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.

'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 pairstill get on 'like a house on fire' after the couple returned from their holiday.

When was asked byThe Sunhow 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.'

Claire proved she is Ricky's biggest supporter as she gushed she was so proud of the sportsman after it was revealed he has earnt 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)

Last month Ricky revealed the pair still get on 'like a house on fire' after the couple returned from their romantic getaway to Tenerife

Ricky said of Claire: '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'

The couple's sun-soaked Tenerife getaway came just weeks after they made their red carpet debutin Manchester.

And an insider revealed recently that Claire is also planning to introduce Ricky to her family, including her nine-year-old son Jaxon, whom she shares with her ex-partner Daniel Reilly.

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.'

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.

A source previously said:'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'

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

'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 began pursuing her.

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

Claire's last long-term romance was with Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares son Jaxon, 8. The pair split in 2017.

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 begun pursuing her

Claire Sweeney shares sweet message for boyfriend Ricky Hatton (2024)
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