Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson splits from boyfriend Greg Whitehurst after five years during lockdown

Nikki Sanderson has break up from her boyfriend of five decades Greg Whitehurst.

The 36 yr previous, who formerly revealed the surprising trolling of her on-screen daughter, experienced formerly boasted about her romance and mentioned they were being savoring living with each other amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Even so, it looks the lockdown took a toll on them and the Hollyoaks actress has now revealed that she and Greg will merely “keep on being pals”.

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She explained to The Sun: “Sadly Greg and I have determined to individual. We keep on being pals and wish the finest for each other in the upcoming.”

Nikki, who plays Maxine Minniver on the well-known Channel4 soap opera, and Greg commenced courting in 2015, only 10 months right after he was married.

The Television set star experienced long gone to the wedding day but the relationship rapidly unsuccessful.

In April this yr, Nikki experienced opened up about her romance with Greg, outlining that they were being “happier than at any time”.

The actress, who is also regarded for taking part in Candice Stowe in Coronation Avenue, mentioned: “We’ve been undertaking exercise routines with each other in the back ­garden. We’re happier than at any time.

“We drive each other bonkers but in the finest way. We’re happy.

“People always ask, ‘Are you likely to have toddlers? When are you likely to get married?’ Naturally we’d like all that one particular day but we’re just happy undertaking us right now.”

A single of Nikki’s last posts about her ex on Instagram was a gushing tribute to him on his birthday on 3 February.

She shared a snap of herself putting on a gorgeous red costume and sipping on what appears to be Champagne when her other half could be seen pouting his lips and undertaking the peace signal for the digicam.

The soap star, who formerly revealed her hair was set on hearth by vicious trolls when she joined Corrie, captioned it: “So these days is February third…. it also happens to be @noisyboy03 birthday,” alongside a celebration emoji.

She continued: “Satisfied Birthday Furry A single, cannot hold out to choose loads a lot more critical photographs with you to celebrate”.

And a past post to this, shared in December 2019, showed the couple hunting liked-up on the seaside, which was captioned: “Really like is compromise”.