Isabel Hodgins, 32, has been a familiar face in the British soap opera Emmerdale since she was just 12 years old. During an interview with The Sun, she revealed that her character, Victoria Sugden, will be leaving the show after nearly two decades. The decision to depart is rooted in personal joy, as Hodgins is expecting her first child. She expressed that the filming of her final scenes was an emotional experience, admitting that Emmerdale has been an integral part of her life since childhood.

In her candid interview, Hodgins shared the challenges of balancing her acting career with a long commute between her home in Manchester and the Emmerdale filming location in Leeds. After years of this routine, she acknowledged feeling exhausted and knew it was time to take a step back for her upcoming journey into motherhood. She mentioned that her pregnancy had prompted a shift in perspective, leading to her decision to leave the series.

Hodgins filmed her last scenes in December of the previous year and hinted at a significant exit for her character. Although she is leaving Emmerdale, Hodgins has not ruled out a possible return in the future, mentioning that the door remains open for her character to make a comeback down the line. This departure marks a significant transition not just in her personal life, but also in the show that has been a major part of her career for nearly two decades.