Nikki Sanderson has just shared some incredible news with her fans—she has given birth to her first child, a beautiful baby boy! The 42-year-old Coronation Street star announced the joyful arrival of her son with partner Anthony Quinlan on Instagram, revealing that he arrived a few days earlier than expected.
In an emotional post, Nikki shared a picture of her baby, who has yet to be named, with the words: “Hello world.” The proud mother captioned the heartwarming snap: “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.”
As expected, Nikki’s famous friends flooded the comments with congratulatory messages. Denise Welch wrote, “Nikki!!! Omg!! You’re a mummy. We’re so happy for you both xxx.” Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka Marquez added, “OMG, BEST NEWS GUYS 
,” while Hollyoaks’ Jessica Fox said, “Massive congratulations! Well done everybody! .”
Nikki and Anthony, who have been dating since early 2022, have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of their baby. During her pregnancy, Nikki revealed she was craving sweets and had the classic “pregnancy glow.” She had always felt like she would be a “boy mum,” and her family had the same feeling.
In a previous interview, Nikki had shared, “Anthony’s thrilled because he’s going to have a mini Manchester United sidekick!”
The couple’s relationship has been full of love, with Anthony expressing how excited he was about starting their little family. “I can’t wait till we’re a little team of three,” he said. “I want to shout it from the rooftops!”
The couple’s fans have been eagerly following their journey, and many were delighted when Nikki announced her pregnancy last year. Now, they share in the joy of welcoming their son into the world.
Congratulations to Nikki and Anthony as they begin this exciting new chapter in their lives!
