Emmerdale star announces shock pregnancy after ‘clues' in soap as co-stars rush to congratulate her
She has been a staple character in the soap since last year
CONGRATULATIONS are in order because an Emmerdale actress is expecting a baby.
Georgia Jay, who has played the role of Steph Miligan in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2024, has announced that she is pregnant.
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Sharing some snaps of her blossoming bump online, Georgia revealed the news.
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.
The soap star went on: "We've never been so excited and a little nervous all at once. Thank you for all the love and support."
Her co-stars rushed to the comments section to congratulate her, with Danny Miller in a state of shock as he said: "What?!!!!!!!"
And Michelle Hardwick wrote: "Beautiful Mama."
Fans on Reddit were quick to share the clues they had spotted that Georgia was pregnant in recent weeks.
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"The baggy clothes were for a reason," said one person.
Someone else wrote: "I actually wasn't convinced until I saw the TikTok Bradley (lewis) posted.
"Then she confirmed it on Instagram and I'm like huhhh I didn't even notice."
In Emmerdale, Georgia's character of Steph has had a prominent storyline of late.
She arrived in the Dales as the daughter of established characters Caleb played by William Ash and Ruby played by Beth Cordingly in 2024.
Her first appearance aired in November and she has been a regular cast member since,
The character of Steph has been embroiled in a shocking storyline that saw her discover that she is the daughter of incest, since Ruby was historically abused by her father as a child.
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