Emmerdale character Steph hasn’t appeared on screen for a while. Now, it has been confirmed that the actor Georgia Jay, who played Steph, has permanently left the village. She is embracing her motherhood and isn’t ready for a full-time schedule. Meanwhile, the soap fans took to social media to share their disappointments. Keep reading to learn more.
Georgia Jay Welcomed The Baby Last Year!
Georgia Jay played the character of Steph in the show. She came as the estranged daughter of Ruby and Caleb Miligan. The character has been a part of many harrowing storylines. Last year, she was baffled and shocked after learning about her grandfather and her mother. Steph was traumatised to know that Anthony had abused Ruby.
The character was so disturbed that she wanted to change her face. Steph even went to the doctor to get the surgery done. But her parents arrived on time and stopped her. Later, Steph also separated from Ross Barton. Then she decided to leave the village for some time, as this would give her a break from the pain.
Meanwhile, Georgia Jay was pregnant in real life. She wanted maternity leave, so the soap went ahead with the particular storyline. The Emmerdale actor welcomed her baby last year. She even shared a picture of herself and her baby on Instagram.
Georgia Jay’s Sudden Exit Sparks Chaos Among Fans!
Elsewhere, as the soap fans haven’t seen the actor in a while, it has now been confirmed that Georgia Jay has left the soap. She is enjoying her motherhood and isn’t set for a full schedule. Meanwhile, the soap fans are upset with the news.
They took to Reddit to share their views on the character’s exit. A soap fan complained that the soap wrote off too many characters in the past years. Another viewer said that they liked Ross and Steph. They added that they should bring back Nicky.
Another fan hoped that Steph would be back one day, as she was an interesting character. Meanwhile, do you also want Steph to be back in the show? Share your opinions in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates.