Emmerdale star leaves soap after just a year – and their exit just weeks away
The actress - who plays Steph Miligan in the ITV soap - joined a year ago as part of a major storyline that saw her character revealed to be the product of family sexual abuse.
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Viewers watched as Ruby Fox-Miligan exposed her father Anthony as an abuser after Steph reunited with
However there's a happy reason - the actress is pregnant and will be going on maternity leave.
A source said: 'Everyone's thrilled for Georgia and can't wait to see her back when she's ready.
'Steph's exit will happen in the next few weeks and see her flee abroad in typically dramatic fashion.
'But with Anthony's body still out there, there's a huge storyline still to be wrapped up for when she returns.'
Actress Georgia announced her pregnancy last month after fans began to notice her growing bump on screen.
In the Instagram caption, she penned: "As you've probably guessed, I've got some news to share!
"I know some of you have been wondering if you've been seeing a little bump on screen lately… well, it's not your imagination...
"I'm having a baby," she exclaimed.
"We've never been so excited and a little nervous all at once. Thank you for all the love and support."
An Emmerdale spokeswoman declined to comment.
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