Nikki Sanderson, the beloved Hollyoaks actress, has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with her soap star partner, Anthony Quinlan. The couple, who have been sharing their pregnancy journey with fans, thrilled followers with the exciting news on April 25, 2026.
Nikki, 41, shared the joyous announcement on Instagram with a touching monochrome photo of her newborn, simply captioned: “Happy due date little man.” She continued, “You blessed our lives a few days earlier than expected and filled our world with so much joy. Daddy and Mummy love you so much Son.”
While Nikki did not reveal the baby’s name or show his face, the sweet post was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and fellow stars, including Strictly’s Gorka Marquez and Hollyoaks co-star Chelsee Healy.
Nikki and Anthony, both familiar faces in the soap world, revealed their pregnancy in December, delighting fans with a heartwarming Christmas announcement. They shared a video of themselves decorating their Christmas tree, with a special ornament bearing a photo of their baby scan and the message, “Baby Quinlan: Arriving 2026.”
In an emotional interview earlier this year, Nikki opened up about the couple’s two-year fertility struggle and the emotional toll it took. She revealed that they had almost resigned themselves to IVF before falling pregnant naturally, a journey that was not without its challenges.
Despite the difficulties, the couple remained hopeful, with Anthony saying, “We were kind of resigned to the fact that we may need assistance via IVF. We wanted this so much and we were just hoping, hoping, hoping.”
The couple, who began dating in 2022, have enjoyed a whirlwind romance, with Anthony previously sharing how he reached out to Nikki via social media, “I slid into the DMs and that was it.”
Nikki and Anthony’s baby boy marks a new chapter for the couple, who now look forward to their growing family. Nikki, who has been part of Hollyoaks since 2012, took a step back from her role as Maxine Minniver last year, while Anthony is known for his roles in Hollyoaks as Gilly Roache and in Emmerdale as Pete Barton.
Fans of the couple are eagerly awaiting more updates on their newborn as Nikki and Anthony embark on this exciting new adventure as parents.
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/
