Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney SPLIT

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney have split following eight months together, MailOnline can reveal. Coronation Street actress Claire previously explained she and Ricky had known each other for 25 years before sparks flew between them while the boxing champion said it was 'nice' they were able to connect following the end of their respective relationships. Claire had been single following her separation from ex-Daniel Reilly, with whom she shares son Jaxon, in 2017, and Ricky was a free agent after his romance with beautician Angela Blemmings ended two years ago. Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney have split following eight months together, MailOnline can reveal The couple recently ended their relationship, which saw them date in secret after starring on ITV's Dancing On Ice and enjoy a Tenerife holiday in May The Coronation Street actress explained she and Ricky had known each other for 25 years before sparks flew between them A source told MailOnline: 'Claire and Ricky remain good friends, there has been no fallout between them.