Isabel Hodgins Announces Emmerdale Comeback Following Birth of Daughter
Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has officially confirmed her return date to the popular ITV soap opera after taking maternity leave earlier this year. The actress, who has portrayed Victoria Sugden since 2006, revealed through social media that she will be back on set later this year.
Victoria Sugden's Dramatic Exit and Isabel's Personal Milestone
Victoria Sugden's departure from Emmerdale village came after a particularly intense storyline involving her brother John Sugden's murderous actions. In a shocking turn of events, Victoria was forced to kill John to protect herself and her son Harry. The drama continued when Joe Tate blackmailed Victoria and Robert Sugden with video evidence of the incident, demanding their share of Butler's Farm.
The character's exit coincided with Isabel Hodgins' real-life pregnancy announcement. Victoria ultimately left the village with her son Harry to stay with Diane Sugden in Portugal, providing a natural break for the actress to begin her maternity leave.
Social Media Revelation and Fan Interaction
Isabel Hodgins shared the news of her return through a TikTok video featuring her partner Adam. The lighthearted clip showed the couple dancing during a brief nap time for their newborn daughter Georgie. In the comments section, Hodgins directly responded to a fan inquiry about her Emmerdale comeback, stating simply: 'later this year.'
The video caption indicated it was filmed while Georgie was sleeping, showcasing the new parents finding moments of joy amidst their busy schedule. Hodgins and her partner had previously announced Georgie's birth on Instagram, revealing she was born on February 11 weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces.
Co-Star Support and Soap Opera Community
The announcement has been met with enthusiastic support from Hodgins' Emmerdale colleagues, who have continued to express their congratulations and excitement through various social media platforms. The soap opera community has been eagerly awaiting news of Victoria Sugden's return, given the character's long history and complex storylines.
During her tenure as Victoria Sugden, Isabel Hodgins has navigated numerous significant plotlines including:
- Victoria's marriage to Adam Barton
- A traumatic rape storyline that resulted in her pregnancy with son Harry
- The dramatic revelation about brother John Sugden's violent tendencies
- The shocking Corriedale episode where Victoria killed John in self-defense
- The subsequent blackmail plot involving Joe Tate
Fans can now look forward to Victoria Sugden's return to Emmerdale village later this year, marking both the character's comeback and Isabel Hodgins' return to work following this important personal milestone.
