AN Emmerdale star’s exit from the ITV soap has sadly been confirmed – despite fans begging for her to return.

while on maternity leave to focus on being a mum.

NINTCHDBPICT001085925996Georgia Jay, who plays Steph on the soap, has no plans to return to the show Credit: Shutterstock NINTCHDBPICT001049580632The Sun revealed earlier this year that Georgia had quit the show to focus on being a mum Credit: Anya Tilden @anyavtilden

After leaving last year ahead of welcoming her first child, The Sun revealed the actress had

decided to quit the soap for good to put all her energy into her

Georgia joined the soap in 2024 as Caleb and Ruby Miligan’s estranged daughter Steph.

But now, her has been officially confirmed as the latest episode of the soap began to reveal her exit storyline.

Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) was seen helping Caleb drum up some business for his logistics company.

During the process he received a mysterious phone call from someone he believed was Steph, begging for money.

NINTCHDBPICT001085925995Steph’s exit storyline has already kicked off as one villager is targeted by an AI phone call Credit: Shutterstock NINTCHDBPICT001049590760Emmerdale fans feared Georgia had quit the soap after an ominous Instagram post paying tribute to her character in past tense Credit: Instagram

He handed over his bank account password to Billy and told him to secretly transfer £5k for a deposit on a London flat.

The pair are then baffled to find out that is currently in Thailand, holidaying with her new man – so who’s asking her dad for money?

In a shocking twist, the person behind the call is revealed to be Jai Sharma’s son Archie.

He used AI to manipulate Steph’s voice and it proved successful as the £5k soon landed in his bank account.

Strong-willed Kerry Wyatt later delivered Archie’s new computer, which he ordered with the cash, and she quickly became suspicious.

Kerry then heard Steph’s AI’d voice – is it all over for Archie?

Emmerdale the soap after she shared a cryptic Instagram post.

She confused fans after she seemingly paid tribute to the character in the past tense.

Sharing some pictures from the Dales’ set, Georgia wrote: “Can’t believe I left the village nearly a year ago!

“Miss you Steph, and everyone who made it so special.”