Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan have been dating for a few years now but have kept their relationship private – but recently they gave fans a rare glimpse inside their home

Soap fans were gobsmacked after Hollyoaks couple Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan, who started dating in 2021, gave them a glimpse into their stunning home through a TikTok video. The clip showcased the beautiful interior of their abode, complete with wooden ceiling beams, a rustic vibe, and a twinkling Christmas tree, making it every inch the celebrity home. The video wasn’t just a house tour; it also featured the pair poking fun at each other about their time management, as Anthony leisurely uses the bathroom while Nikki is all set for a night out.

Nikki, known for her roles in both Hollyoaks and Holby City, captioned the amusing post: “Can anyone relate? ” Fans quickly took to the comments, sharing their surprise at discovering “Maxine and Gilly” are an item, reports OK!. One fan commented: “Your going out with gilly? ? ? I’ve missed a whole chapter here,” and another exclaimed: “Maxine and Gilly? I had no idea! !”. Others chimed in, admitting they had completely forgotten the two were together, with one saying: “I totally forgot these two were a couple,” while another added: “This is amazingly accurate.”

Nikki Sanderson and 39 year old Anthony Quinlan, both known for their roles in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, have reportedly struck up a romance. Anthony, who gained fame on the show in 2005 playing Gilly Roach, and Nikki, who played Maxine Minniver after her well-known stint as Candice Stowe in Coronation Street from 1999 to 2005, remained good friends after briefly working together on the soap.

Despite the couple only working together briefly on the soap, they remained good pals and fast forward to 2021 that, they struck up a romance with each other. It was first reported that they they grew closer thanks to their shared love for fitness and, most recently, Anthony and Nikki also jetted off on a romantic sun-soaked holiday in May to celebrate the actress’ 40th birthday in style.

Their relationship was thought to have followed Anthony’s split from Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell as well as his exit from Emmerdale, where he played Pete Barton. Anthony dated Dianne for a little over a year but their relationship ended in 2018 and she moved on with her celeb dancing partner from that year, YouTube star Joe Sugg.