Pregnant Nikki Sanderson was glowing as she proudly displayed her growing baby bump while attending a Mum and Me app event in Cheshire on Thursday — stepping out hand-in-hand with partner Anthony Quinlan.
The actress, 41, who is expecting her first child, cut a radiant figure in a form-fitting grey midi dress that perfectly highlighted her blossoming bump. Opting for comfort without sacrificing style, Nikki teamed the look with trainers and layered a long wool coat over her outfit as she arrived alongside Anthony.
Before heading inside, the mum-to-be paused to pose for photographs, gently cradling her tummy and beaming warmly at the cameras — a quiet but emotional moment that captured just how special this chapter is for the couple.
The event brought together a host of familiar faces from the worlds of sport and soap, including Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington and her husband Andy Parsons, as well as Steps singer Lee Latchford-Evans and his wife Kerry-Lucy.
Also in attendance were Emmerdale stars Amy Walsh and Isobel Hodgkins, both proudly showing off their own baby bumps. Amy opted for a ribbed grey figure-hugging dress paired with a striking green coat, while Isobel kept things casual in a fitted brown T-shirt layered under a denim jacket.
Nikki announced her pregnancy back in December, sharing the joyful news with fans in a festive Instagram video filmed while decorating the couple’s Christmas tree. The sweet clip zoomed in on a bauble featuring a baby scan, with the caption simply reading: “Happy Christmas from the 3 of us 
.” The pair later added: “Baby Quinlan due 2026 
.”
More recently, Nikki sparked playful speculation after sharing a video attempting to predict her baby’s gender using old wives’ tales — from sweet cravings and morning sickness to balance changes and a noticeable pregnancy glow — inviting followers to guess whether she’s having a boy or a girl.
Speaking previously about their journey to parenthood, Nikki said she and Anthony are “over the moon,” revealing they’re expecting a “lovely little spring baby.”
Anthony, who now runs an online personal training and supplements business after roles in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale, has been equally open about his excitement, admitting: “I can’t wait till we’re a little team of three. I want to shout it from the rooftops.”
The couple, who have been together since early 2022, have been flooded with messages of love and congratulations from friends and fans alike — with many describing their pregnancy as a long-awaited miracle and a moment filled with joy, resilience and hope. 
