Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with partner Anthony Quinlan.

Joyful Announcement

The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing their happiness and gratitude. Sanderson announced the arrival of their son a few days before his due date, describing the moment as filling their lives with immense happiness.

She posted a picture of their newborn with the message: 'Hello world.' Sanderson expressed her gratitude and love, stating their 'little man' had arrived earlier than anticipated, bringing an abundance of joy.

Celebrity Congratulations

The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fellow celebrities and friends. Denise Welch, Gorka Marquez, Jessica Fox, Helen Skelton, Haiesha Mistry, Nadine Mulkerrin, and Charley Webb all commented to express their excitement and well wishes.

Many commenters noted the baby’s full head of hair, drawing comparisons to other celebrity children.

Anticipation and Relationship

Sanderson had previously shared her anticipation of having a son, noting she and Quinlan were overjoyed to be expecting a healthy baby, regardless of gender. She admitted to subconsciously feeling she would be a 'boy mum,' a sentiment echoed by her family.

Quinlan, a former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actor who now runs an online fitness and supplements business, expressed his excitement about becoming a father and forming a 'little team of three.'

Sanderson and Quinlan have been a couple since early 2022, publicly confirming their relationship in April of that year. Quinlan previously described Sanderson as 'mega hot' and recounted initiating their connection by sliding into her direct messages.

Pregnancy Journey

During her pregnancy, Sanderson shared details about her experiences, including cravings for sweet foods, morning sickness, and the 'pregnancy glow.' She left her role as Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks last April in preparation for motherhood.

The couple had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their 'lovely little spring baby,' and their dream has now become a reality. They are now embarking on the journey of parenthood. The couple has not yet revealed the baby’s name.