Emmerdale Exit Spoiler: Fans Predict “Basic” Ending for Victoria as Actress Prepares for Maternity Break
The End of an Era?
After nearly two decades in Emmerdale, Victoria Sugden could be saying goodbye—at least for now. Played by Isabel Hodgins since 2006, Victoria has grown from troubled teen to core village resident. But with Hodgins expecting her first child in real life, speculation is heating up about how the soap plans to write her out.
Fans already know a departure is looming. Now the only question is how it will unfold—and whether it will live up to the character’s legacy.
From Romance to Robert’s Secret
Victoria has been tied to major plots over the years. Most recently, her world was turned upside down by the return of her brother Robert Sugden. When she learned that Robert had secretly married his prison cellmate Kev, she urged him to tell the truth to Aaron Dingle.
Eventually, the truth came out—when Aaron caught Robert and Kev sharing a kiss. The fallout has been complicated, but fans now suspect Robert and Aaron are back together in secret, working to quietly remove Kev from the picture.
Where does that leave Victoria?
“Boring and Basic” Ending?
On Reddit and other forums, Emmerdale fans have started speculating. Some believe Victoria will exit in a quiet, almost forgettable way—perhaps by moving abroad to visit Diane in Portugal. One viewer wrote: “I’d love a dramatic send-off, but with Isabel being pregnant, there’s only so much they can film.”
Another fan added: “It’ll probably be a ‘she’s going to help Diane for a while’ kind of ending.”
Others wonder if her exit might be connected to John’s long-awaited downfall or some fallout from the Corriedale crossover events.
Real-Life Joy Behind the Scenes
In real life, Isabel Hodgins has had an eventful year. She married Adam Whitehead earlier and recently announced her pregnancy with a heartwarming Instagram post. “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby Whitehead,” she captioned the ultrasound and couple photos.
As she prepares to step away from filming, fans are left to wonder if Victoria’s exit will open the door for future returns—or mark a soft farewell for good.