Inside Ricky Hatton's love life from turbulent engagement to Playboy fling amid Claire Sweeney pics

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has weathered the storms of love, from whirlwind marriages to heart-wrenching betrayals. At just 22, Amanda tied the knot with comedian Les Dennis, who was 40 at the time, in June 1995, after they met during a production of The Sound of Music in 1993. However, their love story took a turn when news of Amanda's affair with actor Neil Morrissey surfaced during her stint on BBC's Happy Birthday Shakespeare.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney has shared a major update about her future on the ITV soap. The actress joined the show last year as Tyrone Dobbs' real mum and Evelyn Plummer's daughter.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have made their red carpet debut as a duo at a star-filled event, seemingly affirming their relationship after weeks of gossip.

Their whirlwind romance has captured public imagination - and now boxer Ricky "Hitman" Hatton and Corrie star Claire Sweeney have stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has shared a big update about her time on the show. The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Cassie Plummer, the real mum of Tyrone Dobbs and daughter of Evelyn Plummer.

Pop superstar Harry Styles is one of the named investors on the huge new £365mn Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb, 52, and his husband Daniel Lustig, 43, are divorcing after six years of marriage, but vow to remain friends, spending the day together in their hometown of Brighton after the announcement. Daniel posted a video on social media showing him and Stephen riding a tandem bike together.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appear to have confirmed their romance following weeks of speculation.The two stars are rumoured to be dating after meeting on Dancing on Ice last year. Coronation Street star Claire, 53, looked smitten with professional boxer Ricky, 45, on Saturday, 20 April as they attended the opening of the new Co-op Live in Manchester together.The couple posed for photos together at the star-studded event, with them both beaming from ear to ear. Claire looked incredible in a white one shoulder jumpsuit, paired with gold jewellery and statement red lipstick.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has been praised for being 'humble' after giving a glimpse inside her low-key birthday celebrations. The actress marked her 53rd birthday on Wednesday (April 17) and among those sending her their best wishes was rumoured love interest Ricky Hatton.

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has appeared to have confirmed his reported romance with former Brookside star Claire Sweeney, sharing an adorable post on her birthday.The pair, who both wowed audiences on ITV's Dancing On Ice, are reportedly smitten with one another. Ricky, 45, known for his prowess in the ring as 'The Hitman', and Corrie star Claire, 52, are reported to be dating, after being spotted on a pub crawl around Ricky's hometown in Greater Manchester. Fans were thrilled to see the chemistry between the two during their stint on the ice-skating competition, which was ultimately won by former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas.

Stephen Mulhern has become an instantly recognisable face on TV and mind-puzzling game shows – leading him to share a kiss with co-host Holly Willoughby.The Dancing On Ice host, 47, also had a whirlwind romance with an EastEnders star and revealed a 'sad' admission about his love life. Now, the star has set the rumour mill spinning after being spotted getting close to Josie Gibson outside a London television studio.The dynamic duo were reportedly there to film the last ever episode of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, and they pictured holding hands as they strolled outside on Saturday, 13 April.

Brookside actress Claire Sweeney is reportedly putting her £2.3million mansion on the market for double what she originally paid, amid her blossoming romance with Ricky Hatton.The 52 year old star has been making headlines recently after going public with her relationship with Ricky over the weekend, with pals revealing why they're such a great match. Claire, who's been living in the London pad for nearly two decades, initially bought it for £1.15 million back in 2006.The four-storey home boasts four bedrooms and even has planning permission for a rooftop garden.The mum-of-one has previously given fans a glimpse into her stylish abode via Instagram.

As the pop icon Lulu hits the road with her farewell tour, the Scottish singer has been making headlines because of her love life as well as her emotional final performances. The 75-year-old star, who will finish off her last ever tour at Glastonbury this June just as Elton John did last year, may be happily single these days, but she enjoyed a string of high profile romances in her youth, admitting that she was in love with music legend David Bowie “maybe for a minute” back in the day.

Coronation Street star David Neilson, who has played the beloved character of Roy Cropper since 1995, has a sweet off-screen love story with his supportive wife.The actor has had quite the dramatic storyline recently on the cobbles, with his character being wrongfully arrested not once, but twice! Now, fans are speculating that a plot twist could secure Roy's freedom, with one viewer predicting on X: "I feel this will end when Lauren turns at the trial as an unannounced witness!" As we wait to see how the drama unfolds, let's take a peek into 75 year old David's life away from the soap. David and his wife Jane Neilson have been happily married for over 50 years, and she's played a significant role in shaping Roy into the complex character we know today. In a 2009 interview with the Mirror, David shared that he'd secretly made Roy autistic, crediting his wife, a special needs teacher, for her invaluable insights.

Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster on Coronation Street, will be providing us with a closer glimpse inside her life away from the world of soaps.The actress was on the ITV soap for over ten years before welcoming her two sons and getting engaged to her footballer fiancé. A new ITV reality series, Drama Queens will delve into the lives of nine soap stars from Manchester and the North West, beyond the scripts and on-screen drama.

Staff at a local pub in Stockport have spoken about being ‘starstruck’ after Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney walked in for a drink.

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney and former boxing legend Ricky Hatton have reportedly been dating 'for weeks' after they were spotted cosying up together on a pub crawl.

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney are reportedly 'head over heels' for each other after dating 'for weeks'.The former boxer, 45, and the Brookside actress, 52, who both appeared on ITV's Dancing On Ice earlier this year, have been spotted enjoying a pub crawl in Ricky's hometown of Greater Manchester. The pair are said to have had an "electric chemistry" when they first met during rehearsals for the competition, of which Ricky was the first to be voted out, and sources claim that their recent outing is just one of many dates they've been on since March. An insider revealed: "The chemistry was electric.

Ricky Hatton has been spotted cosying up to Claire Sweeney on a night out together - just months after they appeared on Dancing On Ice.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appear to be the latest Dancing on Ice stars to fall for one another, with the pair being snapped looking cosy on a night out. Coronation Street star Claire, 52, and former boxer Ricky, 45, both appeared on this year's Dancing on Ice, although they were both eliminated rather early on. Now the duo have been photographed looking loved-up while they enjoyed a pub crawl in Ricky’s home town of Greater Manchester on Saturday night.