December 3rd 2024.
According to reports, Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney and her boyfriend, boxer Ricky Hatton, have decided to go their separate ways after eight months together. The 53-year-old actress, known for her role as Cassie Plummer, was first linked to the 45-year-old former pro boxer in April of this year when they were seen on a romantic date together. Pictures of the couple showed them looking happy and in love with their arms wrapped around each other.
During an appearance on Lorraine, Claire opened up about her relationship with Ricky, revealing that they have known each other for about 25 years. She said, "We would always run into each other at events over the years. I've known him since the early 2000s when we met in La Manga. We also did Dance for Comic Relief together in 2013 and then we both ended up on Dancing on Ice. He's just such a funny guy and we both love Only Fools and Horses, so it's a perfect match!"
However, this isn't the first time Claire has been in a public relationship. She was previously with Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares a son named Jaxon. They parted ways in 2017, but it's been reported that she and Ricky still remain good friends. A source told the MailOnline, "There's no bad blood between them. They both decided that they're better off as friends and have ended things on good terms."
Although things didn't work out romantically, Claire and Ricky share many interests and have had a lot of fun together. But their lifestyles are quite different, with Claire being focused on her successful career on Coronation Street and Ricky preferring a more carefree and spontaneous lifestyle. The source also mentioned that Ricky is planning a trip to Tenerife, where he feels more at home, while Claire continues to put her energy into her career.
Speaking of her character on Coronation Street, Claire plays Evelyn Plummer's daughter, making her character Tyrone Dobbs' mother. She also recently had a storyline where she was working as Ken Barlow's carer, but things took a dramatic turn when she attempted to secure her job by spiking Ken's drink with tablets. Claire expressed her surprise at this unexpected turn of events, saying, "I was shocked when I found out what was going to happen. It's Ken Barlow, he's a national treasure! I think viewers are going to hate her for this. The funny thing is that they were just starting to like her and then this happens." She added that she's trying to find some redeeming qualities in her character, but she's not sure if there will be any. As a fan of the show herself, she understands that viewers might not be too happy with Cassie's actions.
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In the end, it seems that Claire just wants to focus on her career and has the support of her friends and co-stars. While her character on Coronation Street may have made some questionable choices, Claire is still a beloved member of the cast and is excited to see where her character's journey will take her. And as for her personal life, who knows what the future holds? But for now, she's happy to have found a good friend in Ricky and will continue to make audiences laugh with her talent onscreen.
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