Clare Sweeney, 53, looks stunning as she enjoys a cocktail on the beach in Barbados after Ricky Hatton split
CLAIRE Sweeney, 53, looked stunning as she enjoyed a cocktail on the shore in Barbados, after her split from Ricky Hatton.
The star has been lapping up a well-deserved break from the chilly British winter, opting to ring in the New Year on a sun-soaked Caribbean beach instead.
And the getaway comes just weeks after Claire parted ways with her boyfriend, former boxer Ricky, 46, after an eight-month relationship.
But looking in good spirits, Claire was pictured in a colourful orange and purple bikini while strolling along with a cocktail in hand.
The soap actress popped her blonde hair up and used her light pink shades to prop it back, as she walked along carefree.
Claire was spotted walking barefoot along the sand as she enjoyed her Caribbean getaway, in sunny scenes.
In another snaps, Claire lounged on a sun bed and checked her phone.
And earlier on the trip, Claire looked at ease in another bikini while frolicking in the sea.
She sported a light blue two-piece with a stylish leaf print, her blonde hair swept up in a tousled updo.
For a walk along the shore, Claire threw on a matching sheer robe and a pair of sunglasses.
The Coronation Street star found love with sports icon Ricky when they both competed on Dancing on Ice last year.
However, it was confirmed in December the pair had gone their separate ways after an eight-month whirlwind romance that saw them jet across the world together.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Claire said she was doing “great” after the break-up and added: “We’re still friends. We were friends, we dated then we’re friends again. It’s all good.”
Ricky and Claire had been pals for 25 years before things became romantic after they both appeared on Dancing on Ice.
Since then, they shared a string of romantic trips including dates in Mallorca, nights out at the local pub, and enjoying events including Lytham music Festival in the summer.
The couple appeared smitten, with Claire telling friends she “felt like she’d won the lottery” by dating Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, while he posted gushing messages on her Instagram for her birthday.
Claire and Ricky’s break-up was revealed with a source telling The Daily Mail: “Claire and Ricky remain good friends, there has been no fallout between them.
“They decided they’re better off as pals and are no longer romantically together.”
The insider said the couple’s different lifestyles is what came between them, despite a lot of shared interests.