Emmerdale’s Anthony Quinlan kisses Hollyoaks star girlfriend Nikki Sanderson as they’re seen in public for first time
SOAP stars Anthony Quinlan and Nikki Sanderson shared a sweet kiss as they were spotted out in public for the first time since confirming their relationship.
The couple strolled hand in hand on a walk after The Sun revealed their secret romance last month.
Anthony - who starred in both Emmerdale and Hollyoaks - fell for actress Nikki, 38, after years of knowing each other in the industry.
Their friendship blossomed over lockdown and now, he says, they're "really, really happy" .
They certainly looked it as they shared a kiss over drinks in the sunshine.
Anthony was attentive as he wrapped his arm around Hollyoaks star Nikki's shoulders.
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The pair beamed with happiness as they shared a laugh together while holding hands on the stroll.
He famously dated Strictly professional Dianne Buswell in 2018 before she grew close to her now-boyfriend Joe Sugg who was her celeb partner on the show.
Since then Anthony's kept his love life firmly under wraps - until now.
The loved-up couple couldn't keep their hands off each other as they went public for the first time.
They showed off their incredible body transformations after a sweaty workout yesterday.
Anthony, 37, stood behind Nikki, 38, topless as she snapped a photo of them, showing off his ripped body.
Meanwhile Nikki flashed her amazing abs in a green top and matching leggings.
Uploading the photo to his Instagram story, Anthony wrote: "Top partner session with @niknaksanderson down at @fitns_club tonight.
"She keeps showing me how it's done and annoyingly it looks like she's ready to go again."
Anthony recently confirmed rumours to The Sun that he's been dating 38-year-old Nikki, admitting: "I've always fancied her. She's mega hot, right?"
But despite this, the pair were friends for a long time before anything happened between them.
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"We've known each other for years," said Anthony, 37.
"There were rumours we met at the gym, which we had a bit of a laugh about.
"I slid into the DMs and that was it. I was lucky enough to get a date and the rest is history."
Talking about his other half, smitten Anthony gushed: "All I can say is I'm really, really happy and she's a very special girl. She's lovely.
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"I'm happy that it is what it is and we haven't got everyone prying."
He added: "She's very supportive, in many respects.
"She gets it because she's an actress and also in terms in the business because she's quite keen into health and fitness.
"She's mega. I can't say anymore - I'm just really happy.""
Anthony quit Emmerdale in 2019 to launch - a company that provides plant-based supplements and nutrition to help customers achieve their fitness goals.
He spent two years working on the project - but despite his huge soap profile chose not to put his name to it.
Anthony played Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks for six years until 2011.
He joined Emmerdale two years later before leaving after 716 episodes as Pete Barton.
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His girlfriend Nikki arrived on Hollyoaks in 2012 Maxine Minniver, after beginning her career on Coronation Street as Candice Stowe.
- 's tried and tested vegan supplements come in biodegradable and recyclable boxes tailored to target specific needs to gain muscle, improve health, go on a detox, reduce anxiety or help to aid sleep.
