Claire Sweeney couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she arrived at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner hotel on Sunday evening.

The actress, 53, looked radiant as she posed for pictures at the event after going public with her new boyfriend Ricky Hatton earlier this month.

The Brookside star met the professional boxer on the most recent series of ITV's Dancing On Ice and have been enjoying a blossoming romance ever since.

Claire, who was without her boyfriend Ricky at the event, cut a glamorous figure in a form-fitting gold gown with mirrored detailing all over.

The West End star wore her blonde locks in big bouncy curls and opted for a full face of glamorous make-up, including a striking red lip. 

Claire Sweeney couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she arrived at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards at the Londoner hotel on Sunday evening

The actress, 53, looked radiant as she posed for pictures at the event after going public with her new boyfriend Ricky Hatton earlier this month

The Brookside star met the professional boxer on the most recent series of ITV 's Dancing On Ice and have been enjoying a blossoming romance ever since

It comes after Claire and Ricky made their first public appearance together at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony last week.

The showbiz pair looked great together as joined other celebs to take a look at Manchester's newest event space.

They confirmed their relationship with the outing, but just days before, Ricky, 45, took to Instagram with a loved-up birthday message for Claire.

Claire has told friends she feels like 'she has won the lottery' as her romance with Ricky goes from strength to strength. 

A friend of Claire's told MailOnline: 'Claire and Ricky have become really close. 

'She wasn't looking for a relationship but then Ricky came along and it just felt right and natural and she's really happy.

'She signed up for a reality TV show and met a great guy so it feels a bit like winning the lottery and she's really counting her blessings as it all came from nowhere and often that's the best way.

'She's now really looking forward to introducing Ricky to her family and friends soon and they are really looking forward to meeting the guy who has put a smile on Claire's face.'

The West End star wore her blonde locks in big bouncy curls and opted for a full face of glamorous make-up, including a striking red lip

Inside the bash, Claire caught up with her showbiz pal Vanessa Feltz

It comes after Claire and Ricky made their first public appearance together at the Co-op Live official welcome ceremony last week

The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards celebrates 75 years of Variety this year.

Amanda Holden took to the stage to host the glamorous evening to raise money for the children's charity.

The Britain's Got Talent judge also presented last years star-studded event which she was held at London Hilton in Park Lane.