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Nikki Sanderson Quits Hollyoaks After 13 Years

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Actress Nikki Sanderson, known for her role in Hollyoaks, was spotted in Salford on Monday, marking her first public appearance since revealing her decision to leave Channel 4’s soap opera.

As an ardent admirer, I couldn’t help but notice the radiant spectacle that was my beloved soap star, aged 41, who has graced our screens as Maxine Minniver since 2012. After a captivating radio interview in the bustling Media City, she turned heads in a vibrant, coordinated ensemble, leaving me utterly smitten yet again.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I opted for a coordinated look for my recent outing – a pair of snug-fitting leggings in a stylish hue matched perfectly with a hoodie of the same tone. To complete the look, I slipped on a pair of polka dot Nike trainers and pulled up a pair of crisp white socks.

The beaming actress toted her essentials in a chic £2,500 leopard print YSL cross body handbag.

As the buzz about her departure continues, I couldn’t help but fan the flames by sharing a sizzling throwback bikini photo on my Instagram Stories yesterday, leaving everyone craving for more!

On the sun-kissed shore, I struck a pose, capturing a playful selfie moment. Adorning myself with golden earrings and slipping on aviator shades to protect my gaze, I added a touch of style to the scene.

‘Can we go back here?’ she penned on the snap along with a tag of her partner Anthony Quinlan.

After Nikki announced her resignation from the soap, she shared with The Mirror that making this decision was extremely challenging for her, and she filmed her last scenes in April.

She shared with the media outlet: “Making the choice to depart was immensely challenging for me since Maxine holds a massive, significant place in my life – a space I’ve cherished deeply.

It wasn’t a quick or spontaneous choice, rather it was a lengthy process filled with internal struggles. I grappled with the decision for quite some time, but eventually, I realized it was time. Sharing my thoughts with those close to me was beneficial, as they provided valuable insights and opinions that helped guide me.

I’m thankful for having such a steady period in my life for so long. Now, it’s time for me to accept and navigate through the uncertainty of the future.

Afterward, she made it clear that she hasn’t finished with the soap opera genre. If given an opportunity, she would return to Coronation Street, a place where she portrayed Candice Stowe in the past.

Nikki joined the cast of Hollyoaks in 2012 and has become a huge fan favourite over the years.

Over time, this popular soap opera actor has been featured in intense story arcs. Among these were:
– A troubled relationship involving domestic violence with the character Patrick Blake
– An unfortunate incident of sexual assault following a night out
– The revelation that her onscreen persona was diagnosed with Munchausen’s syndrome

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Throughout her career, this soap opera actress has been involved in some challenging storylines. These included:
– A tumultuous relationship involving domestic abuse with the character Patrick Blake
– An unfortunate event of sexual assault following a night out
– The disclosure that her character was diagnosed with Munchausen’s syndrome.

But now she’s decided to step back from her role as Maxine and explore other things.

As a die-hard admirer putting this into my own words, I’d say: “I’ve heard through the grapevine that I, having recently celebrated my 40th birthday, sat down with the powers that be and shared my intentions to bid farewell to Maxine. It felt like the perfect moment for a fresh start.

‘She’s keen to explore other opportunities and is excited to get back out there.

For several months, the bosses have been planning an emotionally resonant farewell for the character Maxine. Viewers should prepare themselves for plenty of dramatic build-up as they say goodbye to her.

They added: ‘She will film her final scenes next month, which will go out on-screen in May.’

Hollyoaks isn’t the only TV show that Nikki has appeared in.

Between 1999 and 2005, the star took on the role of Candice Stowe in ITV’s Coronation Street.

In 2006 she appeared in Holby City as Monica Southworth.

During the years 2008 to 2009, Nikki portrayed Dawn Bellamy on Heartbeat, and in 2012, she was cast as Amy Harris in Casualty as well.

Over the years she’s also been nominated for a number of telly awards.

She won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards in 2014.

The actress has been recognized with nominations for ‘Best Actress’ at The British Soap Awards, ‘Best Soap Actress’ at The TV Choice Awards, and ‘Serial Drama Performance’ at the NTAs.

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2025-04-18 13:38

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