HOLLYOAKS star Nikki Sanderson has been spotted for first time since quitting the soap.
The Sun revealed last week that Nikki was leaving the soap and had filmed her final scenes, with fans now speculating that she could rejoin rival soap Coronation Street.
Nikki Sanderson has been spotted after heading to the gym with her boyfriend[/caption]
The stunning soap star looked casual as she rocked some leggings and a sporty jacket[/caption]
She wore her brunette locks tied back off of her face[/caption]
She was spotted with her boyfriend Antony Quinlan, who is known for his past role in Emmerdale[/caption]
And now Nikki, XX, has been seen in public for the first time since quitting the soap opera amid rampant speculation.
Seen out and about in casual attire, Nikki was all smiles as she was snapped after working out at the gym.
Nikki could be seen rocking some black leggings, a black Adidas jacket some white trainers and some sunglasses.
She was spotted with Emmerdale actor Antony Quinlan, whom she has been dating for three years.
Nikki wore her brunette locks tied up and off of her face, with her long tresses in a high ponytail atop her head.
This comes after insiders revealed that Nikki decided to quit Hollyoaks so she can “explore other opportunities”.
The Bury-born beauty is currently portraying Maxine Minniver in the hit soap, and has been at the helm of the role since 2012.
A source told The Sun last week: “She met with bosses and told them of her plans to leave, she’d just turned 40 and felt the time was right to say goodbye to Maxine.
“She’s keen to explore other opportunities and is excited to get back out there.
“Bosses have been plotting Maxine’s exit storyline for months and have promised it will be a fitting tribute to the character, and viewers can expect a lot of drama before she goes.”
The source added: “She will film her final scenes next month, which will go out on-screen in May.”
Before Nikki joined Hollyoaks in 2012, she had starred in rival soap opera Coronation Street.
For 397 episodes, Nikki played the role of Candice Stowe.
Nikki was a fixture on the cobbles from 1999 until 2005 and was introduced to the show as Sarah Platt‘s best friend from school.
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Fans of Nikki now reckon she might be jumping ship from Hollyoaks to head back to Corrie.
Reacting to the news of Nikki’s departure from the Channel 4 soap, fans flocked to an online forum to discuss.
One fan wrote: “She’ll be back in Corrie by end of the year.”
Another penned: “I agree with the other comments and think she will leave to go back to Corrie.”
While third penned: “Brilliant news. No character has had their day as much as Maxine.
“Would welcome a Candice return in Corrie.”
Nikki played the role of Candice in Coronation Street from 1999 until 2005[/caption]
She then went on to play the role of Maxine in Hollyoaks[/caption]
Fans reckon she could return to Corrie[/caption]
