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Emmerdale actress Georgia Jay has announced she is expecting her first child, confirming weeks of fan speculation after eagle-eyed viewers noticed her character’s wardrobe had become noticeably oversized.
The 28-year-old actress, who joined the ITV soap last year as newcomer Steph Miligan, took to Instagram on Monday to share her joyful news with fans, alongside a radiant photo showing off her growing baby bump.
“As you've probably guessed, I've got some news to share!” Georgia wrote in her caption. “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!”
Emmerdale star Georgia Jay announced Instagram on Monday that she is pregnant with her first child after fans spotted her baby bump in recent scenes - Credit: instagram.com/georgiajay.01
The reveal comes after Emmerdale fans began speculating in recent weeks that the actress might be pregnant in real life, citing her character’s sudden switch to flowy, oversized clothing and more carefully framed scenes. The wardrobe tweaks did little to hide what many had already begun to guess, and now Georgia has happily confirmed it.
While fans were quick to celebrate the news online, congratulating the actress on her big life event, Georgia has chosen to keep the identity of her partner private for now.
Georgia Jay joined Emmerdale in 2024 and quickly became a favourite among viewers with her portrayal of Steph Miligan, a character introduced with a complex backstory and plenty of dramatic twists. Her pregnancy announcement marks a major off-screen milestone, and it remains to be seen how the soap will handle her real-life pregnancy in upcoming episodes, whether it’s written into the storyline or worked around behind the scenes.
ITV and Emmerdale producers have not yet commented publicly on how Georgia’s pregnancy will affect filming schedules or her character’s future in the show, but sources suggest she will continue filming for the time being.
As fans send their love and congratulations across social media, one thing’s clear, it’s not just dramatic plotlines keeping Emmerdale buzzing, but real-life joy too.
