Emmerdale star leaves soap after just a year – and their exit just weeks away

EMMERDALE star Georgia Jay is leaving the soap after just a year – and her exit is just weeks away.

The actress – who plays Steph Miligan in the ITV soap – joined a year ago as part of a major storyline that saw her character revealed to be the product of family sexual abuse.

Emmerdale star Georgia Jay has left the soap – for her maternity leaveA shock storyline saw Steph discover her grandfather was also her father after he abused her mother

Viewers watched as Ruby Fox-Miligan exposed her father Anthony as an abuser after Steph reunited with

However there’s a happy reason – the actress is pregnant and will be going on maternity leave.

A source said: “Everyone’s thrilled for Georgia and can’t wait to see her back when she’s ready.

“Steph’s exit will happen in the next few weeks and see her flee abroad in typically dramatic fashion.

“But with Anthony’s body still out there, there’s a huge storyline still to be wrapped up for when she returns.”

Actress after fans began to notice her growing bump on screen.

In thecaption, she penned: “As you’ve probably guessed, I’ve got some news to share!

“I know some of you have been wondering if you’ve been seeing a little bump on screen lately... well, it’s not your imagination...

“I’m having a baby,” she exclaimed.

“We’ve never been so excited and a little nervous all at once. Thank you for all the love and support.”

An spokeswoman declined to comment.