Confirmed departure: Georgia Jay has announced her exit from Emmerdale after her last appearance in August 2025, citing a wish to focus on raising her daughter.
Character’s journey: Steph Milligan’s storylines included a harrowing family abuse revelation and personal betrayals, leading to her departure from the village for Italy.
Part of wider changes: Jay’s exit comes alongside other cast departures and returns, with characters such as Vinny Dingle, Jimmy King, and Dawn Fletcher reported or confirmed to be leaving, and Sadie King returning.
Character’s journey: Steph Milligan’s storylines included a harrowing family abuse revelation and personal betrayals, leading to her departure from the village for Italy.
Part of wider changes: Jay’s exit comes alongside other cast departures and returns, with characters such as Vinny Dingle, Jimmy King, and Dawn Fletcher reported or confirmed to be leaving, and Sadie King returning.