Nikki Sanderson, a former Hollyoaks star, has revealed the positive effects her life has had had on her relationship with Anthony Quinlan.
Angie Quinn is a time-reporter for the television.
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Nikki Sanderson has shared a sweet tribute to her boyfriend (Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Nikki Sanderson, the star of Hollyoaks, has praised her “fabulous” boyfriend for boosting her self-assurance as she poses in a bikini for the first time in 20 years.
The actress, 41, is famed for playing Maxine Minniver on the Channel 4 show from 2012 and featured in some major storylines, including domestic violence and miscarrying a baby.
In April 2025, Maxine departed the village in a taxi after making plans to escape the country alongside her daughter, Minnie.
Away from the small screen, Nikki is dating former Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan, who played Peter Barton on the ITV soap between 2013 and 2020.
According to reports, the pair reportedly began to straddle each other in 2021, and it seems like they are on the verge of a strong relationship.
Speaking to Closer Magazine, Nikki paid a loving tribute to Anthony, crediting him for boosting her confidence and passion for fitness as she posed in a bikini.
She cited Anthony’s positive influence as evidenced by his dedication to nutrition and health, and how he has taught her a lot about strength training.
In her words, “Keeping fit was never really a priority in my twenties or thirties; now I’m training three times a week and can’t get enough of walking.”
Physically and mentally, it is “so underappreciated.” Even if it means circling my home to get the last 10,000 steps in, I aim for 10,000. The fact that my partner is very fit, of course, helps.
Anthony and Nikki have two careers, one of which is acting, Boxed Off, and Boxed Off, which he has developed with her to help her “get in the best shape.”
She continued, “Anthony really boosts my confidence and strengthens me in every way.”
We are incredibly happy, complement each other, make a good team, and like him, marvel. He simply makes me feel happy, secure, and loved.
Taking to Instagram, Nikki shared the stunning photo of herself dressed in a blue bikini, showing that she feels fit beyond 40.
She remarked, “My first bikini shoot in nearly 20 years, where I exclusively spoke with @closeronline about my health and fitness at age 41.”
One commentator wrote, “You look incredible! You look incredible! ” was quick to flood the comments section for the soap star’s fans and friends.
The ultimate goal is “Strong, happy, and healthy,” according to another statement, and you look wonderful.
Away from Hollyoaks, Nikki played the role of Candice Stowe in ITV’s Coronation Street between 1999 and 2005. A year later, she appeared in Holby City as Monica Southworth.
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In Heartbeat, Nikki played Dawn Bellamy between 2008 and 2009, and in Casualty, she also took the role of Amy Harris.
When the country’s history of unity, democracy, and good governance is written, former president Olusegun Obasanjo referred to his late Major General Abdullahi (Adangba) Muhammed as a patriotic Nigerian whose name is unmissable.
Read more about Tinubu’s memorial to the late chief of staff and NSA General Adangba.
Umaru Musa Yar’adua and Muhammed Musa Yar’adua served as Obasanjo’s Chief of Staff between 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Obasanjo was cited by Kehinde Akinyemi, the Special Assistant to the former president for media, in a statement on Wednesday as saying that the passing of the late Chief of Staff had come to him unexpectedly and with great shock.
The unexpected and unfortunate passing of a close friend, brother, and coworker, he said, is a great trial for humanity’s best, he said.
The late Maj-Gen. Abdul Mohammed was a diligent and conscientious soldier who distinguished himself in both the military and the public eye and served his country with patriotic zeal, according to Obasanjo in a tribute to journalists.
One of the few people I know who could be described as having both integrity and incorruptibility.
“He made a tremendous impression as the military governor of the old Benue-Plateau State from 1975 to 1976 under General Murtala Mohammed’s military regime, showing unwavering commitment to his work, loyalty to his fatherland, and impeccable leadership.
He received a number of training, including becoming one of the first military officers to receive training in being a member of the intelligence service.
Rare Courage
After the coup that killed General Muritala Muhammed, the late CoS brought his knowledge and expertise to the formation of the National Security Organization (NSO), now known as the Department of State Services.
Obasanjo continued, “It is also noteworthy that I had to persuade General Abdulsalami Abubakar to become the head of state in his regime between 1998 and 1999.
He will undoubtedly be remembered for his extraordinary courage and leadership in the development of the Nigerian Army, a position he held for the next few years.
I couldn’t find a better person than Maj-Gen. Abdulahi Mohammed, because I made the decision to have a Chief of Staff with military background as part of the gradual transition from the military to democracy and to give the military the impression that they could have access to the highest level of government.
Great Nationalist
He also referred to Muhammad as a great nationalist who had unwavering commitment and dedication to serving Nigeria.
He fought tirelessly for the common good of this nation while remaining committed to the ideal of a prosperous Nigeria where justice and fairness will rule.
It is no exaggeration to say that he played a patriotic, selfless, visionary, and heroic role in our struggle for national unity, democracy, and good governance, and that this is not the case with him.
“On behalf of my family and on my own behalf, I express my condolences to Maj-Gen. Abdul Mohammed’s entire family for his tragic passing. May Jannatul Firdausi be granted to him and Allah (SWT) forgive him. Ameen”.
Billy Redden, with his distinctive haunted expression, became one of the most recognisable faces in Hollywood after starring in 1972 movie Deliverance, but his life went in a different direction
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Billy Redden was hand picked to star in Deliverance because of his haunted expression(Image: Unknown)
At 15, Billy Redden might have expected a career on the silver screen after appearing in Oscar-nominated movie Deliverance.
But despite being one of the most unmistakable faces in Hollywood for a brief period in the 1970s, his life went in a wholly different direction, a far cry from the bright lights of Tinsel Town.
Now 69, he’s unrecognisable after “struggling really hard to make ends meet”.
Deliverance, a disturbing thriller directed by Brit John Boorman, was a smash hit when it came out in 1972. It was nominated for three Oscars – Best Picture, Best Director and Best Editing.
Young Billy’s appearance in the film was brief, but arguably the most memorable.
He was hand-picked by Boorman, who was scouting local schoolchildren in Georgia, US, for the iconic Duelling Banjos scene. He wasn’t a trained actor nor could he play the banjo, but Boorman thought his haunted expression made him perfect for the role.
A musician hid behind him to create the illusion, but Billy’s awkward stare made him a movie star overnight. In the film, he played “backwoods mountain boy” Lonnie, who gets into a musical duel with a businessman on a canoe trip.
Deliverance raked in millions and became a timeless classic, but Billy saw little of the profits. Paid only a modest fee for his work, he returned to small-town life once the cameras stopped rolling.
Initially, he tried to capitalise on the fame and organised tourist trips down the Chattooga River, which was featured in the film. He later worked a string of jobs, including store associate at Walmart, dishwasher and cafe hand.
Billy also appeared in “banjo man” in a number of other movies, including Outrage: Born in Terror, Blue Collar TV, and Blastfighter, a 2003 motion picture.
Billy discussed his financial difficulties in the 2012 documentary, The Deliverance of Rabun County.
He stated to the producers, “I’d like to receive all the money I believed I’d make from this movie.” I wouldn’t currently be employed by Walmart. And I’m having a lot of trouble making ends meet.
He continued, “We’re not a bad people up here; we’re a loving people,” and defended the county’s reputation. A decent town is located in Rabun County. There isn’t much crime happening, and it’s actually peaceful. Basically, everyone and everyone get along.
Close friend Kip Ramey claims Billy has “mounting medical bills” and lacks social security support and has since retired for several years.
In 2023, he started a GoFundMe page to support the Hollywood legend and raised tens of thousands of dollars, the Spokesman.com reported.
After overcoming Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must rebuild from the bottom.
Before a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday, Liverpool had lost six of their previous seven games and gone ten games without recording a win.
As goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois prevented an embarrassing score for the 15-time European champions, Madrid arrived in Merseyside in free-scoring form with very few opportunities.
“We won twice in a row, so it’s simple to say now.” You must remain composed and observe the world from a different angle, according to Van Dijk.
“We all understand how football works; it can change over the course of a week.”
The opening goal of Burnley vs. Arsenal’s English Premier League game at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England, is scored by Swedish striker #14 Viktor Gyokeres (C) with teammates after the match. (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP)
At the top of the Premier League, Arsenal leads Liverpool by seven points, and they have also won their first four Champions League games on a run of eight straight clean sheets.
Van Dijk and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, who has scored 26 goals for club and nation this season, will face off in a huge test of their title defense on Sunday.
“As you can see, Arsenal are flying right now, and it’s down to keeping clean sheets and not conceding chances,” Van Dijk continued.
“We have the ability to hurt anyone on the break,” according to the defending. You witnessed the diligent work today.
We must continue, they say. Another challenging day is on the horizon.
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Following the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on November 4, 2025, Dutch manager Arne Slot (R) congratulates Liverpool’s Northern Irish defender #12 Conor Bradley (L). AFP/PAUL ELLIS photo
Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, made an important point about a return to Anfield in light of the club’s recent upturn in fortunes.
Only two of the Reds’ six losses this season were at home, including one when Slot faced a changeless Crystal Palace side in the League Cup match last week.
In my opinion, playing in front of these fans and in front of Real Madrid is beneficial because it encourages both my players and our supporters, Slot said.
“A fantastic performance against a team that only lost once all season.” Maybe there could have been a little more. “
On November 4, 2025, during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, English defender #12 Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) makes a substitute appearance. (Photo by Paul ELLIS/AFP)
As a late substitute for Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold received a hostile reception upon his return to Anfield.
After claiming seven major awards while playing for his hometown club, the England international was once a hero among the Liverpool faithful.
In a shaky start to the season, Conor Bradley struggled to find his rightful place in Alexander-Arnold’s place.
Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate kept Kylian Mbappe quiet, but the Northern Irishman excelled in halting Vinicius Junior’s threat.
I mentioned before the game that Mbappe and Vinicius have each contributed 24 goals (goals or assists), and that Slot has also added.
You must ensure that these two are not on the scoresheet if you want to win this game.
Conor was outstanding. Not everyone wants to compete with Vinicius one against one. He excelled today.
TOWIE legend Amy Childs has revealed that her brother Will has been involved in a ‘major car accident’ but just grateful to have her family around her especially after such a hard year
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Will Childs, who is Amy’s brother, joined TOWIE at the end of the last series(Image: willschilds88/Instagram)
TOWIE’s Amy Childs has revealed that her brother Will, who also appeared in the show, has been involved in a “major car accident” and been rushed to A&E. The long-running star, 35, was joined by her sibling earlier this year on the ITV2 reality show and took to her social media to reveal that he was lucky to be alive after a tragic incident took place.
Amy posted a picture onto her Instagram Story on Wednesday which showed her mother Julie standing behind Will, who was seated in a wheelchair fresh from his hospital dash.
She wrote: “Someone was looking over my brother. A major car accident, his car is a complete right off. Been in A&E but he is coming home. I love you so much Will Childs. We have definitely been thrown a lot of stuff our way this year. But we are all here to tell the tale, my family my everything.”
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Will, who works on the family’s flower stall in Romford, joined The Only Way Is Essex at the end of the last series, more than a 15 years after his sister appeared in the very fist episode of the programme. Upon his casting, an insider told The Sun: “Over the last 15 years, TOWIE has always featured the cast’s family and friends. The cast and producers are happy that Amy’s brother has featured in the upcoming series.”
But Will has been known to fans of Amy ever since she shot to fame, and he has been an active presence on her social media over the years. The latest incident is yet another heartbreak for former Celebrity Big Brother star Amy, who is engaged to Billy Debosq, but told earlier this year of how her wedding had to be postponed because of her mother’s illness.
At the time, she said: “It’s been intensely stressful. None of us was expecting Mum to have a heart attack – it turned our world upside down.” Amy, Billy, their two-year-old twins Billy and Milly, and Amy’s children from previous relationships – Polly, nine, and Ritchie, eight – were enjoying a family holiday in Tenerife when Amy received the bombshell news.
“We got the awful phone call from my dad that Mum had a heart attack when we were out there, and we decided to fly home that same night. I was in shock. Mum was at home when it happened and suddenly got this excruciating pain in her chest. She was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and they said she’d had a severe heart attack.
“It was so frightening. She had a stent put in and was in hospital for six days. She’s now home but she’s being monitored daily and is on a lot of medication. It’s so tough for her – she sometimes struggles to walk upstairs.” Amy went on to tell OK! that the hardest part for her is that it’s difficult for her to spend as much time with her grandchildren because she needs to rest. It’s heartbreaking. She was only 59 – it happened just before her 60th birthday. We cancelled all her birthday celebrations, but we’re hoping to do something later in the year.
“We’ve all been worried sick. It’s been horrendous and just shows you never know what’s around the corner in life. My mum and I are inseparable, best friends. We call each other five times a day. She always jokes that she never cut the umbilical cord when it came to me, so it was just devastating.
Amy and Billy then made the heartbreaking decision to postpone their big day, which was booked for September at the stunning Cliveden House Hotel in Berkshire. At the time, she explained: “I’d already booked the florist, the entertainment, and I’d started looking at some gorgeous wedding dresses. But it all got too much, to be honest – so we decided to move it to next year.
“It’s upsetting, but I know we’ve made the right decision. Right now, we’re focused on looking after Mum. When we come back from filming TOWIE, we’ll start thinking about getting another date booked in. We want to have the most beautiful day so it’s worth waiting for.”
Amy,then shared that she has pushed the wedding back to next year despite initially having planned to have it in the autumn, but is convinced that it will be a ‘lovely’ day when it eventually happens. . She said: “The wedding’s gonna be lovely. I’ve organised nothing, not organised the venue, not organised my dress. So good luck to me next year getting married!
“We were supposed to get married this September but we’re doing it next year and I’m really excited, but I’ve got nothing organised!”
Amy previously claimed that she had ‘everything sorted’ for the big day, apart from the dress, and that it was all slightly set back when her mum was rushed to hospital following a heart attack so they had to wait until things were better.
She told OK! “We got everything sorted. The only thing I didn’t sort out was the dress. I was looking at designers – I had a stylist. In the end, my life was turned upside down with my mum and that was really tough.
“Mum is better. She needs a lot of rest. She had no symptoms before the heart attack and I think that is what has shocked her the most. At least she had my dad there.”
