ITV Share By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025 By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025 Gemma Atkinson disappoints with latest comments on Carly Hope return Gemma was on the show for two years Carly Hope Emmerdale Cast Gemma Atkinson News Share By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025 By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025 Former Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson has disappointed fans as she gives an update on whether or not Carly Hope will ever return to the soap. Fans will remember that Gemma played Bob’s fiery daughter Carly from 2015 to 2017. And despite only being on the show for two years, she quickly became a fan-favourite. Gemma’s character Carly had a close relationship with Marlon Dingle, along with his daughter, April. So if she had been in the village now, we’re sure she would have been involved in April’s big storyline. But unfortunately, it seems Gemma doesn’t have any plans to return to the show. Gemma won’t be returning to Emmerdale (Credit: ITV) Emmerdale return for Gemma Atkinson? Speaking to The Mirror, Gemma admitted she “would love to go back to acting” but that soaps won’t be a part of her future. She said: “I would love to do a one off drama where there was a start date and an end date. So I could plan my childcare around it.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers But it seems going back to a soap would be “unrealistic” for Gemma, due to her and her partner, Gorka’s conflicting schedules. Gemma admitted: “Gorka starts Strictly Come Dancing from July. So, from July until Christmas he is wherever his dance partner is based. So, it’s all up in the air. “To go back to a soap wouldn’t really be realistic because the hours are so few and far between. You’re either 12 hours a day or two hours a day. And the schedule can change at the drop of a hat.” Carly was on our screens from 2015 – 2017 (Credit: ITV) Gemma still watches Emmerdale Despite knowing she won’t return to Emmerdale, Gemma looks back fondly at her time there, and admitted she is still Team Marlon. She said: “I loved my time on the soaps. I am where I am now because of them. But now that I have children, I wouldn’t be able to commit to them. “I do still watch Emmerdale. And I don’t want Marlon to be killed off. I want Mark Charnock to stay on the show.” We’re glad to hear that Gemma will always appreciate her time there, even if we will never get to see Carly on our screens again! Read more: Heartstopper star Bradley Riches joins Emmerdale [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbQDdSGsgME?si=1-OXRPbBN4XKpRqO] Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX. Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3. Are you sad that Gemma Atkinson won’t be making an Emmerdale return? Follow us on Facebook @EmmerdaleInsider for the latest Emmerdale spoilers, news and gossip. Or find us on Twitter @EmmerdaleInside. We want to hear your thoughts! Share this:Click to share on X (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025 By Rebecca Sayers 19th March 2025
