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Isabel Hodgins Steps Away From Emmerdale After 20 Years for Maternity Leave

Producers say her return will be on her terms after she filmed final scenes in December due to pregnancy and a tiring Manchester‑to‑Leeds commute.

Overview

  • Episodes airing this week feature Victoria Sugden’s exit storyline following the high-profile Corridale crossover event.
  • Hodgins said she felt ready to pause work during pregnancy and was relieved to stop filming after nearly two decades on the soap.
  • She is expecting her first child with husband Adam Whitehead, having announced her pregnancy in August 2025 after their spring wedding.
  • Emmerdale bosses have left the timing of any comeback open, confirming she can decide when to return.
  • Co-stars Ryan Hawley and Danny Miller have publicly supported her, with Hodgins praising their on-set care during her pregnancy.