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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmerdale star announces she's pregnant with her first child after fans spotted her baby bump in recent scenes
Emmerdale star Georgia Jay has announced she is pregnant with her first child after fans spotted her baby bump in recent scenes. The actress, 33, who joined the soap last year as character Steph Miligan, took to Instagram on Monday to share her happy news. Emmerdale fans have speculated in recent weeks that Georgia was pregnant after her character was spotted in an array of oversized costuming. Telling fans that their predictions were right, Georgia shared a snap of her growing baby bump as she confirmed she was expecting a child. It is unknown who her partner is. 'As you've probably guessed, I've got some news to share!' she said. '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! From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'As you've probably guessed, I've got some news to share!' she said. '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!' 'We've never been so excited and a little nervous all at once. Thank you for all the love and support.' Co-stars were quick to share their love for the star as Michelle Hardwick wrote: 'Beautiful Mama ♥️' 'What?!!!!!!!' Danny Miller teased hinting that it had been known among the cast for some time. 'You absolute beauty….. BUMPALISHOUS BABY!!!!' wrote Lisa Riley, while Bradley Riches said: 'CONGRATS XXX LOVE YOU!' Fans had noticed Georgia's bump in recent scenes from the soap and had been speculating online as to whether she was pregnant. They wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'Is Steph pregnant or is the actress pregnant?'; 'Am i the only one who knew georgia jay was pregnant months ago?,'; 'Steph will be going soon. Heard on the grapevine that she' s pregnant (in real life). Pleased to hear it and best wishes but so glad we could soon be having a break from Steph (the character),'; 'I knew Steph was pregnant the other day - they keep filming her from the waist up but today very obvious! '; Emmerdale fans have speculated in recent weeks that Georgia was pregnant after her character was spotted in an array of oversized costuming 'Is Steph Milligan (Georgia Jay) Pregnant?,'; 'Is Steph pregnant in real life,'; 'Wondering if anyone else noticed that Steph looked pregnant, or was it just me?,'; 'Is the Actress playing Steph pregnant, or just wearing a large jacket with tissue stuff in the pockets?' As she joined ITV's Emmerdale in November, Georgia said: 'I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. 'The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I'm very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory.' But Georgia landed a part in a twisted Hollywood horror film before securing her place on the ITV soap. Back in 2015, she played Jennifer in Lake Placid vs Anaconda, a comedy horror crossover of the Anaconda film series and Lake Placid film series. In the film, Georgia's character Stephanie strips down to a bikini as she and a group of other girls run through a forest to escape the huge anaconda. The film also starred Corin Nemec, Yancy Butler, Skye Lourie and Robert Englund. Fans had noticed Georgia's bump in recent scenes from the soap and had been speculating online as to whether she was pregnant The 90-minute flick didn't receive the best reception, scoring just 21 out 100 on Rotten Tomatoes. It also only managed to reach 14 per cent on the film rating websites 'Popcornmeter'. Critics called it a 'made-for-cable genre film' and other reviewers said that everything about it 'sucks, especially the CGI'. Georgia's other pre-Emmerdale gigs included playing Diane Vickers in 2019 BBC drama series Giri/Haji - which only lasted one season. She also landed minor parts in Glow and Darkness in 2021, as well as The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders in 2018.


The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale star announces shock pregnancy after ‘clues' in soap as co-stars rush to congratulate her
BABY JOY! 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. 3 3 3 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. Horrifying moment Emmerdale legend has nasty fall - leaving him struggling alone at home "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.


The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale star Mike Parr to become a dad as Ross Barton actor reveals his new girlfriend is pregnant
EMMERDALE's Mike Parr is set to become a dad after revealing his girlfriend Isabelle Du Plessis is pregnant. The actor, who recently reprised his role as Ross Barton in the soap, shared the happy news on Instagram. 1 The couple told fans in a joine post: "In our Mum & Dad Era." A slew of Emmerdale stars rushed to congratulate Mike and Isabelle, with Dales legend Michelle Harwick writing beneath the post: "Absolutely beautiful" Amelia Flanagan shared a string of heart emojis and Hollyoaks star Roxanne McKee said: "Awwww just GAWJUS!!"