Nikki Sanderson, the beloved Coronation Street star, has shared the incredible news that she and partner Anthony Quinlan have welcomed their first child together—a beautiful baby boy! The actress, 42, took to Instagram to announce the joyous arrival of their little one, revealing that he arrived a few days earlier than expected.
The couple, who had eagerly anticipated their baby’s arrival, couldn’t be more thrilled with their new bundle of joy. Sharing a heartwarming photo on Instagram, Nikki captioned the post: “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.”
Nikki’s announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of love from her famous friends. Denise Welch was one of the first to respond, saying, “Nikki!!! Omg!! You’re a mummy. We’re so happy for you both xxx.” Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing‘s Gorka Marquez exclaimed, “OMG, BEST NEWS GUYS ❤️❤️,” while Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox added, “Massive congratulations! Well done everybody! ❤️.”
Nikki Sanderson has announced she has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with her partner Anthony Quinlan
The Coronation Street star, 42, announced the joyful news on Instagram as they revealed their baby boy had been born a few days before his due date
Nikki, known for her role as Maxine Minniver on Hollyoaks, has been open about her excitement for the baby. She had always felt like she was going to be a “boy mum,” a sentiment echoed by her family. Reflecting on the gender reveal, she shared, “Anthony and I always said that we didn’t mind what we were having as long as our baby is healthy. We were just over the moon.”
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Nikki shared a picture of her and Anthony’s son, whose name she is yet to reveal, with the words: ‘Hello world’ (Nikki and Anthony pictured)
Nikki captioned the snap: ‘Happy due date little man. You blessed our lives a few days earlier than expected and filled our world with so much joy’
Nikki’s famous pals flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, with Denise Welch writing: ‘Nikki!!! Omg!! You’re a mummy. We’re so happy for you both xxx’
Anthony, who starred in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale before venturing into the world of online personal training, couldn’t contain his excitement. “I can’t wait till we’re a little team of three. I want to shout it from the rooftops!” he gushed.
Nikki’s pregnancy journey included cravings for sweet foods, the glow of pregnancy, and a deep sense of happiness as she looked forward to their spring baby. “We’re over the moon,” she told The Mirror during her pregnancy. The couple, who began dating in 2022, have been inseparable ever since, with Anthony jokingly admitting, “I’ve always fancied her. She’s mega hot, right?”
The pair’s relationship blossomed after Anthony slid into Nikki’s DMs, and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, they’re ready to embrace parenthood with open arms.
The couple has yet to reveal their son’s name, but the emotional journey they’ve shared has already touched the hearts of fans and loved ones alike. Stay tuned for more updates as the new parents begin this exciting new chapter in their lives.
Congratulations to Nikki and Anthony on their beautiful bundle of joy!
