Isabel Hodgins is set to leave Emmerdale after nearly two decades on the ITV soap, as she prepares for the birth of her first child. The actress, who has played Victoria Sugden since 2006, will step back from the programme while awaiting the arrival of her baby with husband Adam Whitehead.
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Speaking in an interview, Hodgins said she felt ready to finish filming despite expecting an emotional farewell. She explained that pregnancy had shifted her perspective, and the physical demands of travelling between Manchester and Leeds for work had become increasingly tiring, prompting her decision to rest ahead of the birth.
Hodgins confirmed she filmed her final scenes in December and has since been focusing on preparing for motherhood. She described the transition as significant, noting that becoming a parent would be the most important role of her life, while expressing confidence in her husband’s support as they prepare to welcome their child.
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In the storyline, Victoria Sugden faces the consequences of killing her brother John during a crossover with Coronation Street, with her fate set to be revealed in an upcoming episode. Although the character will exit the soap, Hodgins has indicated that the door remains open for a possible return in the future, following 19 years with the programme.
