Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has given birth to her first child. The actress, who plays Victoria Sugden on the ITV soap, announced the news in an adorable post on social media. Isabel’s exit scenes played out on screen last night as she is taking a break to go on maternity leave.
Isabel announced last year she was expecting her first child with her husband Adam Whitehead. The couple tied the knot last summer and announced the news a baby was on the way shortly after.
After a turbulent time for Victoria in the Yorkshire village, while Isabel managed to hide her bump, the actress has now informed fans she gave birth to her new bundle of joy earlier this week.
She shared a video of herself from hospital singing to her tummy, before the screen switched to a blank page. Isabel wrote: “On the 11th of February at 1.02am….”
The sound of a baby crying could be heard as she added: “Georgie Grace Whitehead. 11.02.26. 8Ibs 5oz” with pink love heart emojis.
The post was followed up by a polaroid photo of Isabel holding her new born. She captioned the heartwarming post: “And then we heard you.”
Isabel’s Emmerdale co-stars rushed to the comments to send their love and support after the beautiful announcement.
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Laura Norton, best known for playing Kerry Wyatt on Emmerdale, said: “Best ever. So happy for the 3 of you.”
Lisa Riley added: “Congratulations what amazing news love to you all, love and hugs.”
Danny Miller said: “Congratulations you three!! So happy for you all.” Paula Lane, who left the soap last year after playing Ella Forster, said: “Congratulations xxx.”
The actress informed fans her final scenes would air yesterday, as she posted a photo of herself on set with the caption: “That’s a wrap.”
Isabel announced the exciting news she was expecting her first child in post on social media last summer. Sharing a photo of herself and her husband Sam, the actress said: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… Baby Whithead [red heart emoji].”
While Isabel takes a break from Emmerdale, fans will be pleased to know this isn’t the end of Victoria Sugden and she will be returning to the soap in the future.
In April last year, Isabel shared some exciting relationship news. She married her partner Adam Whitehead, revealing the news with a social media post of two black and white polaroid pictures.
The two camera shots showed Isabel and Adam showing off their new weddings rings. The second was an adorable picture of the ITV star and new husband embracing each other with a kiss on their wedding night.
As the news of the marriage was announced, co-stars and friends congratulated the newly-weds. Daisy Campbell who played Amelia Spencer commented “So happy for you Iz” and Jai Sharmer star, Chris Bisson wrote “Congratulations.”