Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney 'humble' over birthday celebration after Ricky Hatton messages

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been flooded with compliments as she was seen posing for a selfie while rounding up some of the moments that didn't make it to social media in April.

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward will be returning for two more series of The Good Ship Murder, it has been confirmed. Shayne, 38, and, Catherine 40 previously played star-crossed lovers Aidan Connor and Eva Price on Coronation Street, and fans of the pair will get to see them on screens again as they reprise their roles on The Good Ship Murder, with Catherine playing First Officer Kate Woods, and Shayne portraying former detective Jack Grayling.

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.

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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.

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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.

Former Love Island star Jack Fincham is donning his boxing gloves for a big return to the ring tonight in Dubai, after unprecedented flooding shook the city. But there's one thing he's firmly leaving in his past - and that's his previous struggles with drugs.The 27 year old rose to fame in season four of the hit reality dating show, but since then he has struggled with a drug battle, something he has openly spoke about. But now, in an exclusive interview with OK!, Jack - who is now eight months sober - has vowed that he is turning his life around.

Coronation Street fans think they've worked out a potential paternity twist after figuring out who 'knows something' about Lauren Bolton's disappearance. It's almost two months since the teenager suddenly went missing from the cobbles.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has shared a sweet message to his former co-star after her exit scenes aired. Savannah Kunyo first arrived in the soap back in 2022 as Eliza, the granddaughter of Stu Carpenter.

Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood, who has been made an MBE at Windsor Castle, has expressed his desire to see a certain Royal Family member participate in 'The Great British Bake Off'. The renowned baker, aged 57, has been a staple judge on the popular series since its inception in 2010, initially alongside Dame Mary Berry and subsequently with Dame Prue Leith.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has made his feelings about the show's latest storyline very clear after fans said they were 'so upset'. The actor, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, has pledged his support to Roy Cropper after the beloved character was jailed.

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.

Jude Riordan has melted the hearts of Coronation Street fans since his debut as Sam Blakeman in 2020. On Monday night’s episode, 15 April, viewers will witness Sam teaming up with Bobby Crawford in an effort to save cafe owner Roy Cropper, who has been unfairly caught up in the murder investigation of Lauren. Roy's past and uncompromising honesty have put him in a difficult position, leading Sam and Bobby to take matters into their own hands when they learn that Roy has been denied bail.

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.

Nathan Curtis - one of Coronation Street's most frightening villains - could be making a dramatic return to screens this summer The character, played by Christopher Harper, was introduced to viewers back in 2017 when he groomed then-teenager Bethany Platt, before raping her in horrific scenes. While Nathan, alongside his gang of attackers were thrown behind bars, he is set to be released from prison in the coming weeks. And, as Bethany learns the news, it looks like a dark new plot could be on the horizon for her, who also just returned to the soap at the beginning of this year.

Coronation Street's Georgia Taylor, who has been a familiar face on our screens for years, is best known for her role as Toyah Battersby which she took on at the tender age of 17.Toyah quickly found herself at the heart of a number of hard-hitting narratives - including a devastating rape storyline that shocked the nation. It's now been reported that Corrie bosses will revisit the harrowing 2001 story with the rumoured discovery of Toyah's stillborn baby at the Red Rec park.This controversial move would see distraught Toyah panic after learning the land will be dug up for development.Toyah is of course already going through trying times as she tries to protect sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) from falling under the spell of 'reality coding’ cult leader Rowan.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson, who is known for portraying Nicky Wheatley on Coronation Street, has shared that she heartbreakingly said goodbye to her auntie, Patricia Walker, this week for a final time as she attended her funeral service. The actress, who left the cobbles in 2022 but is set to return to the soap in upcoming episodes, took to Instagram to document the sad day, sharing a picture of the order of service and writing: "Today we said a goodbye to my Auntie.