Emmerdale spoilers follow.
Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has confirmed when she'll be returning to the soap, following her emotional exit earlier this year. The actor, who plays Victoria Sugden, went on maternity leave last December, with her final scenes airing in February.
Vic's departure storyline saw her fleeing the Dales with her son Harry, after killing her half-brother John in the Corriedale crossover. Overcome with guilt and being blackmailed by Joe Tate, Vic decided to visit Diane Sugden in Portugal to clear her mind.
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In real life, Hodgins and her husband Adam Whitehead were preparing for the arrival of their first child, who they welcomed in February. The star gave birth to a baby girl named Georgie Grace Whitehead, and has been keeping fans updated on her motherhood journey via social media.
In the comment section of a recent TikTok video, Hodgins was asked when she would be returning to Emmerdale, and confirmed that she would be back "later this year".
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While the exact details are yet to be announced, Robert will likely be relieved to have his sister back by his side, especially as his shady deal with Joe is about to go up in flames.
This month's episodes saw Robert consumed by guilt after playing a huge part in Moira Dingle's imprisonment. Though he only framed Moira to protect Vic's secret, the consequences of his actions were too much to bear and he almost handed himself in to the police.
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Fortunately, the Dingles were able to recover enough evidence to clear Moira's name and bring her back home. However, next week, as Moira tries to help Robert with Butlers Farm, he decides to come clean about framing her.
Robert explains that he was carrying out Joe's dark request in order to protect his sister, and apologises profusely for the pain he caused. At first, Moira is hurt by the revelation, but that soon turns into anger and she storms over to confront Joe.
Furious at being kept away from her children – and not being able to support Cain during his cancer ordeal – Moira is out for blood. Joe finds himself staring down the barrel of a gun, but will she pull the trigger?
Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 8pm on ITV1, and streams on ITVX.
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