Soap opera stars Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan have announced that they are expecting their first child in an exclusive interview. The couple shared a heartwarming video on their Instagram accounts featuring a Christmas tree with a bauble showing a baby scan image, captioned “Happy Christmas from the 3 of us”, followed by “Baby Quinlan due 2026”.
In an interview with Mirror magazine, Nikki, 41, who recently left her role in Hollyoaks, expressed their joy at the news of their impending arrival, describing it as a lovely spring baby. Anthony, a former actor in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale turned online fitness entrepreneur, eagerly expressed his excitement about becoming a family of three.
The couple, who began dating in early 2022, confirmed their relationship publicly in April of the same year, following Nikki’s breakup with her longtime partner and Anthony’s previous relationship with Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell. Anthony revealed that their romance blossomed from a strong friendship, admitting his admiration for Nikki and how they eventually connected.
Despite their celebrity status, Nikki and Anthony prefer to keep their relationship private. Nikki, who occasionally shares updates about their life on social media, described their happiness together at the Pride of Manchester awards. She credited Anthony for inspiring her fitness journey, emphasizing the positive impact he had on her confidence and health.
For more details on their pregnancy journey and exclusive photos, readers can find the full interview in Notebook magazine, available in the Sunday Mirror on January 4.
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