Actress Nikki Sanderson delighted her followers this week by sharing a charming Instagram video where she playfully predicted the gender of her unborn child. The Hollyoaks star, aged 41, radiated joy as she displayed her growing baby bump in a figure-hugging white dress that highlighted her pregnancy glow.
Stylish Maternity Look and Gender Clues
Nikki looked absolutely stunning in her elegant white ensemble, which featured a fashionable square neckline and subtle ribbed detailing. She accessorised the outfit with a delicate gold pendant necklace, completing a look that was both chic and comfortable for her expectant state.
During the engaging clip, Nikki pointed to either "boy" or "girl" signs as she shared various pregnancy symptoms that some believe indicate a baby's gender. She revealed she's been experiencing strong cravings for sweet foods, dealing with morning sickness, carrying quite low, feeling somewhat clumsy with her balance, and enjoying that characteristic pregnancy radiance.
Engaging with Fans and Celebrity Reactions
The actress actively involved her audience by asking them to share their own predictions in the comments. She captioned her post with the playful question: 'Boy or Girl? Which do you think we are having?' accompanied by relevant hashtags including #prediction and #oldwivestales.
Numerous famous friends quickly responded with warm congratulations and excitement. Former co-star Helen Flanagan expressed her happiness, while Samia Maxine Longchambon wrote about looking forward to meeting the new arrival. Hollyoaks colleague Mandip Gill offered enthusiastic congratulations, and Jacob Roberts shared his well-wishes alongside other celebrity friends.
Pregnancy Announcement and Future Plans
This gender prediction video comes several weeks after Nikki and her partner Anthony Quinlan, also 41, first revealed their exciting pregnancy news. The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in December with a creative Christmas-themed Instagram post.
They shared a sweet video featuring their Christmas tree, zooming in on a special bauble that contained an image of a baby scan. Their caption simply read: 'Happy Christmas from the 3 of us' followed by a Christmas tree emoji, along with the announcement 'Baby Quinlan due 2026' accompanied by a heart symbol.
Couple's Excitement and Career Updates
Speaking about their pregnancy journey, Nikki expressed that both she and Anthony are "over the moon" about becoming parents. The former Coronation Street star, who left her role as Maxine Minniver on Hollyoaks last April, revealed they're expecting "a lovely little spring baby."
Anthony, who previously starred in both Hollyoaks and Emmerdale and now runs an online personal training and supplements business, shared his excitement about becoming a father. He expressed that he "can't wait till we're a little team of three" and wants to "shout it from the rooftops."
The loving couple have been dating since early 2022, with Anthony publicly confirming their relationship in April of that year and confessing he was "really, really happy" with their partnership. Now, as they prepare for parenthood, their joy is evident in every social media update they share with their devoted followers.
