Actress Claire Sweeney, 53, was recently spotted soaking up the sun in Barbados, enjoying some precious moments with her eight-year-old son, Jaxon. The Coronation Street star looked stunning in a bright high-cut bikini while lounging on the beach. She also shared snapshots of their trip on Instagram Stories, including a boat outing where Jaxon happily wrapped his arms around her. 🌴☀️
Sweeney’s tropical escape comes shortly after her eight-month romance with boxer Ricky Hatton ended. The pair, who reconnected on the set of ITV’s Dancing On Ice, had kept their relationship low-key. According to sources, the split was friendly, and they remain close friends, having known each other for 25 years prior to their brief romance.
Sharing Jaxon with her ex-partner Daniel Reilly, Sweeney has handled the breakup with grace. Speaking to MailOnline at a premiere, she said, “I’m great – we’re still friends, we were friends, we dated and now we’re friends again. It’s all good!” Friends of the former couple confirmed there was no drama, noting they simply realized they were “better off as pals.”
Insiders revealed that the split stemmed mainly from differing lifestyles. While Sweeney is dedicated to her career as a prominent Coronation Street star, Hatton’s life is more spontaneous and unpredictable. Reports suggest Hatton has already planned a trip to Tenerife, while Sweeney continues to focus on her work and enjoys support from friends and colleagues.
The actress previously shared that her connection with Hatton blossomed through their shared humor and love for the sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Though the romance was unexpected, they’ve transitioned smoothly back to friendship. Her Barbados getaway with Jaxon highlights that Sweeney is embracing family time, moving forward, and investing her energy in her career.
