General · 17 April 2026

Emmerdale star Georgia Jay quits soap role

Fans won't see Emmerdale actress Georgia Jay return to the ITV soap, as she's chosen to focus on being a mum. Jay, who played Steph Miligan, joined in November 2024, but her character's final scenes aired in 2025 before her maternity leave. She welcomed her daughter Noa this year and reportedly finds a full-time soap schedule impossible right now.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 April 2026 at 8:19

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