Dancing On Ice Duo Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney Spark Romance Rumors

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney have set tongues wagging after they were spotted getting cozy on a night out in Manchester.

The pair, who met on the set of Dancing On Ice, seemed to have struck up more than just a friendship, with onlookers capturing the duo arm in arm during a pub crawl in Manchester, before making an appearance at Liverpool‘s iconic Cavern Club the following day.

A source close to the pair revealed that their connection went beyond platonic, with Hatton reportedly smitten by Sweeney’s charm.

Ricky Hatton, 45, famously known as The Hitman, had a brief stint on Dancing On Ice before being eliminated, while Claire Sweeney, 52, made it to the third week of the competition with her partner Colin Grafton.

The romance rumors come amidst Hatton’s past relationships, including his high-profile split from fiancée Jennifer Dooley in 2016, while Sweeney had previously been engaged to Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares a son Jaxon.

Known for her roles in Brookside, Chicago, and Coronation Street, Sweeney’s on-screen charisma seems to have captivated the retired boxer, who has had his fair share of publicized relationships over the years.

The pair’s outing in Manchester, complete with champagne and late-night cuddles, has left fans speculating about a potential new power couple emerging from the entertainment world.

While neither Hatton nor Sweeney have officially confirmed their relationship status, their recent outings and affectionate displays have certainly sparked curiosity among their followers.