Former Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan has shared an emotional first glimpse into fatherhood after welcoming his baby son with actress Nikki Sanderson — and fans are completely melting over the sweet hospital moment.
The soap star proudly posted a series of touching snaps from the hospital just days after Nikki gave birth to the couple’s first child together. In the photos, Anthony could be seen carrying the newborn in a baby carrier while walking through the hospital corridors, visibly emotional as he embraced the huge life-changing moment.
Alongside the images, Anthony poured his heart out in a deeply sentimental caption. He wrote: “The most special day! The smallest passenger, carrying the biggest piece of our hearts.”
He then added the line that instantly touched fans online: “He has no idea yet… but he’s already made all our dreams come true!”
The actor filled the post with heart emojis as friends, co-stars and fans rushed to congratulate the couple on becoming parents for the first time.
Nikki herself also left an emotional comment underneath the post, calling Anthony “The best Daddy” followed by three red heart emojis — a moment many fans described as “adorable” and “pure happiness.”
The couple, who first began dating in early 2022, have become one of the most loved soap pairings in the UK. While Anthony is best known for playing Pete Barton in Emmerdale and Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks, Nikki became famous for her roles as Candice Stowe in Coronation Street and Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks.
Although the couple have not yet revealed their baby boy’s name or shown his face publicly, fans were already overwhelmed by the emotional family update — especially after Nikki previously shared a quiet first post announcing the birth.
