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How Claire Sweeney fell for 'hysterical' Ricky Hatton: Brookside star's pals reveal she branded boxer 'funniest person ever' after DOI meet... as they prepare to take next BIG step


Claire Sweeney's pals have revealed how the actress fell for 'hysterical' boxing legend Ricky Hatton's knockout charm.

Friends told MailOnline, she has branded the retired World Champion 'one of the funniest people' she's ever met - and that the pair have grown 'incredibly close' ahead of taking the next big step by plotting a Summer getaway. Claire and Ricky sparked romance rumours when they were spotted looking cosy on a night out together earlier this month, before friends revealed the secrets behind their union Ricky and Walton-born Claire were spotted on a night out with friends on Saturday evening, carrying bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne before reappearing together outside a second pub at around 11pm.

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