CLAIRE Sweeney was all smiles as she stepped out for a night on the town following her split from Ricky Hatton.
The 53-year-old Corrie star found love with the iconic boxer when they both competed in Dancing on Ice last year.
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Claire dazzled as she hit the red carpet at the Dominion TheatreCredit: PA
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Claire said she felt “great” after her relationship with Ricky ended Credit: PA
However, it was confirmed today that the pair have gone their separate ways after a whirlwind eight-month romance that saw them travel the world together.
But instead of feeling down, Claire continued to glow as she dazzled in a white glittery dress on the red carpet for the West End premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Claire said she was “feeling great” after the split, adding: “We’re still friends. We were friends, we dated and then we’re friends again. It’s all good.”
Claire didn’t attend the event alone, but brought along her young son Jaxon, who she noticed was wearing his first tuxedo.
Ricky and Claire were friends for 25 years before things turned romantic after they both appeared on Dancing on Ice earlier this year.
Since then they have shared a number of romantic trips including dates in Majorca, nights out at the local pub and enjoying events including the Lytham Music Festival in the summer.
The pair seemed delighted, with Claire telling pals she “feels like she won the lottery” dating Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, as he posted glowing messages on her Instagram for her birthday.
Claire and Ricky’s split was revealed today, with a source telling DailyMail: “Claire and Ricky remained good friends, there were no conflicts between them.
“They decided they were better off as friends and were no longer together romantically.”
An insider said the couple’s different lifestyles are what came between them, despite having many interests in common.
Claire Sweeney hangs out with boyfriend Ricky Hatton as Paddy McGuinness joins them at the Radio 2 festival
They added: “While Claire is one of Coronation Street’s biggest stars and is making huge strides in her career, Ricky is more free-spirited and unpredictable.”
The source added that Ricky is already planning to go to Tenerife “where he feels more at home”.
Meanwhile, Claire focuses on her work and is comforted by her famous friends and Coronation Street co-stars.
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Ricky and Claire dated for eight months Credit: Getty
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Claire and Ricky enjoyed romantic trips to Spain during their time togetherCredit: instagram
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