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South Wales Argus
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Emmerdale star to exit the ITV show after 19 years on screen
Isabel Hodgins, the actress behind Victoria Sugden on the programme, first joined the soap 19 years ago. However, last night, she shared that she and her husband, Adam Whitehead, are expecting their first baby just months after getting married. Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins to leave the ITV show after announcing pregnancy Because of this exciting news, the Emmerdale star has hinted that she will be exiting the show for a period of time to focus on the child. Discussing this decision, the ITV star told The Mirror: 'I will miss it. I love the people there, but I've worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I've done what I've wanted to do and been selfish with my career. 'Now, it's time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there's still FaceTime, so they won't forget me!' Announcing the news of her pregnancy over the weekend, she shared an emotional Instagram post reading: 'First comes love, Then comes marriage, Then comes… Baby Whitehead." Co-stars were quick to write heartfelt messages in response, with Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley penning: 'Congratulations-absolutely wonderful news. Made up for you both.' Daisy Campbell said: 'Omg iz!! So happy for you both, big congratulations," while former co-star Charley Webb commented: 'Cutest.' Recommended Reading: Who is Isabel Hodgins and what shows has she been in? According to IMDb, Isabel Hodgins is an English actress born in Salford on November 23, 1993. Best known for playing the role of Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale since 2006, she has starred in a number of other programmes. She appeared in one episode of the 2024 ITV show Drama Queens and even featured in the holiday special Text Santa in 2014. Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.

Rhyl Journal
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Emmerdale star to exit the ITV show after 19 years on screen
Isabel Hodgins, the actress behind Victoria Sugden on the programme, first joined the soap 19 years ago. However, last night, she shared that she and her husband, Adam Whitehead, are expecting their first baby just months after getting married. Because of this exciting news, the Emmerdale star has hinted that she will be exiting the show for a period of time to focus on the child. Discussing this decision, the ITV star told The Mirror: 'I will miss it. I love the people there, but I've worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I've done what I've wanted to do and been selfish with my career. 'Now, it's time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there's still FaceTime, so they won't forget me!' Announcing the news of her pregnancy over the weekend, she shared an emotional Instagram post reading: 'First comes love, Then comes marriage, Then comes… Baby Whitehead." Co-stars were quick to write heartfelt messages in response, with Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley penning: 'Congratulations-absolutely wonderful news. Made up for you both.' Daisy Campbell said: 'Omg iz!! So happy for you both, big congratulations," while former co-star Charley Webb commented: 'Cutest.' A post shared by Isabel Hodgins (@isabelhodgins) According to IMDb, Isabel Hodgins is an English actress born in Salford on November 23, 1993. Best known for playing the role of Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale since 2006, she has starred in a number of other programmes. She appeared in one episode of the 2024 ITV show Drama Queens and even featured in the holiday special Text Santa in 2014. Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.


The Independent
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Emmerdale star announces pregnancy
Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has announced she is taking a break from the ITV soap after 19 years. Hodgins, 31, who portrays Victoria Sugden, is currently the longest-serving female character on the series. She announced the news on Monday, just one day after revealing that she is four months pregnant with her first child with husband Adam Whitehead. The actor said her decision to step away is to "devote my life to being a mum", feeling it is the right time after a long career on the show. Her co-stars, including Lisa Riley, have shared messages of congratulations following her pregnancy announcement.


North Wales Chronicle
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Emmerdale star to exit the ITV show after 19 years on screen
Isabel Hodgins, the actress behind Victoria Sugden on the programme, first joined the soap 19 years ago. However, last night, she shared that she and her husband, Adam Whitehead, are expecting their first baby just months after getting married. Because of this exciting news, the Emmerdale star has hinted that she will be exiting the show for a period of time to focus on the child. Discussing this decision, the ITV star told The Mirror: 'I will miss it. I love the people there, but I've worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I've done what I've wanted to do and been selfish with my career. 'Now, it's time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there's still FaceTime, so they won't forget me!' Announcing the news of her pregnancy over the weekend, she shared an emotional Instagram post reading: 'First comes love, Then comes marriage, Then comes… Baby Whitehead." Co-stars were quick to write heartfelt messages in response, with Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley penning: 'Congratulations-absolutely wonderful news. Made up for you both.' Daisy Campbell said: 'Omg iz!! So happy for you both, big congratulations," while former co-star Charley Webb commented: 'Cutest.' A post shared by Isabel Hodgins (@isabelhodgins) According to IMDb, Isabel Hodgins is an English actress born in Salford on November 23, 1993. Best known for playing the role of Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale since 2006, she has starred in a number of other programmes. She appeared in one episode of the 2024 ITV show Drama Queens and even featured in the holiday special Text Santa in 2014. Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.

Leader Live
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Emmerdale star to exit the ITV show after 19 years on screen
Isabel Hodgins, the actress behind Victoria Sugden on the programme, first joined the soap 19 years ago. However, last night, she shared that she and her husband, Adam Whitehead, are expecting their first baby just months after getting married. Because of this exciting news, the Emmerdale star has hinted that she will be exiting the show for a period of time to focus on the child. Discussing this decision, the ITV star told The Mirror: 'I will miss it. I love the people there, but I've worked there for 19 years, so I feel like I've done what I've wanted to do and been selfish with my career. 'Now, it's time to devote my life to being a mum, that feels right to me. But there's still FaceTime, so they won't forget me!' Announcing the news of her pregnancy over the weekend, she shared an emotional Instagram post reading: 'First comes love, Then comes marriage, Then comes… Baby Whitehead." Co-stars were quick to write heartfelt messages in response, with Mandy Dingle star Lisa Riley penning: 'Congratulations-absolutely wonderful news. Made up for you both.' Daisy Campbell said: 'Omg iz!! So happy for you both, big congratulations," while former co-star Charley Webb commented: 'Cutest.' A post shared by Isabel Hodgins (@isabelhodgins) According to IMDb, Isabel Hodgins is an English actress born in Salford on November 23, 1993. Best known for playing the role of Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale since 2006, she has starred in a number of other programmes. She appeared in one episode of the 2024 ITV show Drama Queens and even featured in the holiday special Text Santa in 2014. Emmerdale is available to watch live and on demand via ITV and ITVX.