BUSY MUM Hollyoaks’ Nikki Sanderson seen for the first time since giving birth to first baby at 42 and revealing sweet pics
HOLLYOAKS’ Nikki Sanderson has been seen for the first time since giving birth to her first baby.
Nikki, 42, and her soap star partner Anthony Quinlan, 41, welcomed their son in April – just four months after they revealed they were expecting.
The new mum was spotted looking casually chic in an Adidas top and black trousers.
The star, who only gave birth weeks ago, showed off her trim post-baby body.
Nikki was spotted in Cheshire leaving wellness clinic, Bump to Beyond.
The star was seen in deep conversation on the phone as she went about her day.
Nikki and Anthony welcomed their baby in April.
At the time, they shared the news with a monochrome snap and simply dubbed their son their “little man”.
Last week, the star couple finally revealed that they had named their son after his dad and called him Anthony James Quinlan.
Anthony Jr not only shares the same name as his famous father, but Nikki told OK! Magazine last week that his middle name, James, is a nod to her brother.
“Two very special men,” she explained.
Dad Anthony revealed that the fact he has the same name as his son has already become confusing – but his family have found a way around it.
He told the publication: “Different members of our family and friends have all started calling him different things.
“A couple of people call him AJ, some Tony. I used to get called Toe, so he’s little Toe as well.
“I love the fact that he’s got my name.”
Nikki and Anthony thrilled fans when they announced they were expecting a baby with a sweet post last Christmas.
Sharing a video on Instagram, the caption read: “Merry Christmas from the three of us. Baby Quinlan due Spring 2026.”
The couple got together in 2022, going public with their romance in April of that year.
Last year, Nikki stepped away from her role of Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks, after 13 years.
Before that, the actress was known for Coronation Street, where she played sassy hairdresser Candice Stowe.
Anthony is also a soap star and is known for playing Gilly Roache in Hollyoaks, and Pete Barton in Emmerdale.
