Claire Sweeney shared photos of herself and her partner Ricky Hatton enjoying the weekend together at a festival.

The actor, 53, is understood to have begun a romance with the former professional boxer, 45, earlier this year after both signing up for Dancing on Ice. Ricky recently shared that they have now been together for "about five months".

The couple have shared updates on the relationship with fans in recent months, including them having posted about a holiday together just two months ago. The pair have also spoken about their romance in respective interviews.

Coronation Street cast member Claire took to Instagram this weekend to share that the couple had been to a festival together. She posted photos of them posing beside each other whilst at the annual Lytham Festival on Saturday. The music festival is held over five days in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, each year and it sees various acts take to the stage. Claire - who is best known for her role on Brookside - stated that she had a "brilliant day" with Ricky at the event.

Claire Sweeney (right) and Ricky Hatton (left) were at Lytham Festival together this weekend (
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@claire.sweeney/instagram)

One photo in her post showed the couple stood beside each other with the stage in the background. The audience were also seen behind the pair in the photo. Another photo showed Claire and Ricky posing for a selfie together.

Alongside a heart emoji, she wrote in the caption of the post: "Brilliant day here [at Lytham Festival] with my [Ricky]." Claire opted to tag the festival's Instagram account in the post on the platform, as well as her partner Ricky's account.

The post has received thousands of likes, including from her Corrie co-star Samia Longchambon and BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay. Fans shared their thoughts in the comments section, with some complimenting Claire and Ricky.

One person wrote: "You two look great together." Another person commented: "You look so happy Claire." A third follower said in their response: "You make a lovely couple." Another fan wrote: "Such a cute couple." Whilst one person replied to the post: "Gorgeous photos. Have the best time."

Claire shared photos with fans and said that the couple had a 'brilliant day' (
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@claire.sweeney/instagram)

The pair are understood to have seen acts such as the Lightning Seeds perform at the festival this week. Claire later posted footage of them watching Rick Astley performing Never Gonna Give You Up, with her heard singing along.

It comes following the couple both sharing that they have known each other for around 25 years. Ricky said recently that they had met at "different events over the years" and had "got on with each other" on such occasions. He said: "It's amazing [to find] someone you've probably known for 25 years."

Claire said on ITV's Lorraine earlier this week: "I've known Ricky for like 25 years or so." She further told host Lorraine Kelly during the recent interview: "He makes me laugh and we both like Only Fools and Horses, so what's not to like?"

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