Emmerdale actor Isabel Hodgins recently returned to the ITV soap’s set for a special visit, introducing her husband and young daughter to the village where she has worked for many years.

Hodgins, who plays Victoria Sugden, is currently taking maternity leave after welcoming her first child, a daughter named Georgie, with husband Adam Whitehead.

A Special Visit to the Dales

During her visit to the set, Hodgins shared moments from her day with fans on social media.

The actor posted a video showing her family exploring familiar locations from the soap, including the village setting and several locations connected to Victoria Sugden’s history.

In her post, Hodgins explained that it was meaningful to introduce her daughter and husband to the workplace that has been a major part of her life since childhood.

She also shared that Georgie appeared to enjoy the experience of visiting the village.

Fans Respond to the Update

The post received many positive reactions from viewers, with fans sharing their appreciation for the behind-the-scenes glimpse.

Some followers commented on how special it was to see Hodgins return to the set with her family, while others mentioned their hopes of seeing Victoria Sugden back on screen in the future.

Several viewers also reflected on Hodgins’ long association with Emmerdale, noting that she has played Victoria since she was young.

When Will Victoria Sugden Return?

At this stage, no official return date has been confirmed for Isabel Hodgins.

Earlier this year, the actor explained that she was considering a possible return period but that plans had not been finalized.

She also spoke about balancing her acting career with life as a new parent and the adjustments involved in returning to work after maternity leave.

For now, Hodgins continues to enjoy time with her family while fans wait for further updates about Victoria Sugden’s return to the village.

Emmerdale airs on ITV1, with episodes also available to stream on ITVX.