Actress Nikki Sanderson has joyfully announced that she is expecting a baby boy with her partner Anthony Quinlan, delivering an exciting pregnancy update on Tuesday. The Coronation Street star, aged 41, expressed that she is 'over the moon' with the news, confessing she always had a subconscious feeling she 'would be a boy mum.'
Pregnancy Revelation and Initial Predictions
Nikki initially revealed her pregnancy in December, marking her first child, and recently engaged her followers by asking them to predict the gender in a playful Instagram clip. Now, she confirms her early instincts were accurate after discovering the baby's sex. In a heartfelt statement, she shared, 'Anthony and I always said that we didn't mind what we were having as long as our baby is healthy. There was no, 'I'd love this or that' - we were just over the moon.'
Family Intuition and Personal Reflections
Reflecting on her journey, Nikki added, 'But subconsciously, I always felt like I was going to be a boy mum and my family said the same. I just kept envisioning a baby boy in my arms.' In an interview with Closer magazine, she further elaborated, 'Anthony's thrilled because he's going to have a mini Manchester United sidekick!' This sentiment highlights the couple's shared excitement and anticipation for their new arrival.
Social Media Engagement and Pregnancy Symptoms
In a recent Instagram video, the soapstar creatively pointed to options for 'girl' or 'boy,' inviting fans to guess the gender. Nikki also opened up about her pregnancy experiences, noting cravings for sweet foods, morning sickness, carrying low, occasional clumsiness with balance, and the celebrated 'pregnancy glow.' Captioning the post, she wrote, 'Boy or Girl? Which do you think we are having? #boy #girl #prediction #guess #oldwivestales,' fostering a sense of community and interaction with her audience.
Couple's Excitement and Future Plans
Speaking to The Mirror during a photoshoot documenting their pregnancy journey, Nikki, who left her role as Maxine Minniver on Hollyoaks last April, reiterated their happiness. She said, 'We're happy to say it's going to be a lovely little spring baby.' Anthony Quinlan, formerly of Hollyoaks and Emmerdale and now an online personal trainer and supplements business owner, expressed his eagerness, stating, 'I can't wait till we're a little team of three. I want to shout it from the rooftops!'
Relationship Background and Public Announcement
The couple began dating in early 2022, with Anthony publicly confirming their partnership in April of that year, admitting he was 'really, really happy.' In a 2022 interview with The Sun, he shared, 'I’ve always fancied her. She’s mega hot, right?' He added, 'We’ve known each other for years... There were rumours we met at the gym, which we had a bit of a laugh about. I slid into the DMs and that was it. I was lucky enough to get a date and the rest is history. All I can say is I'm really, really happy and she's a very special girl. She's lovely.'
This pregnancy marks a significant milestone for Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan, as they prepare to welcome their baby boy into the world, surrounded by love and support from family and fans alike.
