Former Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson has announced the birth of her baby boy with fellow soap star Anthony Quinlan. The couple, who revealed their pregnancy last December, shared the joyful news on social media on Saturday.
Birth Announcement
On Instagram, Nikki, 42, and Anthony, 41, posted a sweet photo showing a side profile of their newborn with the words 'Hello World' written beside him. They captioned the image: 'Happy due date little man. 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.'
The couple did not reveal the baby's face, keeping his identity private. The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and fellow celebrities.
Celebrity Reactions
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez commented: 'OMG ? BEST NEWS GUYS.' Jay Howard from Married at First Sight UK offered her 'congratulations,' while former Emmerdale actress Charley Webb wrote: 'All that hair ? just like Buster was. Welcome to the world little one.'
Pregnancy Journey
Nikki and Anthony opened up about their journey to parenthood in an interview with OK! Magazine earlier this year. They revealed that they had been trying to conceive for two years and had begun exploring IVF options.
'We've had a lot of ups and downs in our journey to becoming parents and it's been really hard on us,' they told the publication. 'But now, waiting for our beautiful baby to arrive, it's just incredible. Every person trying to conceive has their own journey and, sadly, some are easier than others. But being where we are now makes all the ups and downs worth it.'
Career Background
Nikki Sanderson is best known for her role as Maxine Minniver on Hollyoaks, which she left in 2025 after 12 years. She also appeared in Coronation Street and Heartbeat. Anthony Quinlan, who now runs an online personal training and supplements business, previously starred in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale.
The couple have been dating since 2022. Speaking to The Sun when they went public, Anthony said: 'I've always fancied her. She's mega hot, right?'
