ITV/Shutterstock Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins welcomes first baby and announces adorable name in emotional social media post The Victoria Sugden actress has given birth Isabel Hodgins Victoria Sugden Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 Isabel Hodgins, who plays Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale, has given birth to her first baby. She welcomed a baby girl with husband Adam Whitehead . The sweet reveal came on Friday, February 13 at 2pm as Isabel shared a touching reel to mark the arrival of her little one. This announcement came just one day after Isabel’s final scenes as Victoria Sugden in Emmerdale aired on screen. Isabel has given birth to a baby girl (Credit: BBC) Isabel Hodgins announces pregnancy Isabel first revealed she was pregnant back in August. Taking to Instagram, she shared a picture of her and husband Adam cradling her growing bump, while holding a baby scan. Isabel wrote: “First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes… baby Whitehead.” article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Fans and co-stars were thrilled with the news with Lisa Riley aka Mandy Dingle among the first to comment: “Congratulations-absolutely wonderful news, made up for you both.” Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Robinson and is also pregnant added: “Omgosh!!!! I knew it! I had a feeling. So happy for you guys!” Isabel Hodgins gives birth to baby girl Sharing a video on Instagram, Isabel could be seen in labour before revealing that she’d given birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, February 11 at 1.02am. She captioned the video: “And then we heard you,” including the sound of her newborn crying in the background of the video. Then came the name reveal – the couple have named their daughter Georgie Gracie Whitehead. She came into the world at 8lbs, 5oz. Emmerdale co-star Bradley Riches gushed: “Love you! Xxxx,” in response to the joyful news. Isobel’s husband also commented: “The best birthday present I could ever imagine,” with his daughter entering the world just two days before his own birthday. Danny Miller commented: “Congratulations you three!! So happy for you all,” while Lisa Riley added: “Congratulations what amazing news. Love to you all. Love and hugs.” Isabel announced her pregnancy back in August (Credit: MCPIX/Shutterstock) Wedding bells Isabel and Adam got married back in April 2025 in a lavish ceremony. At the time she confessed to the Mirror that she doesn’t like being the centre of attention and found the planning process quite stressful. “Then the day came and I was like, we’ll just go with the flow,” she added “It was perfect. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it, how full my heart was. It was just brilliant.” The wedding took place at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, Isabel’s hometown. She decided on a “simple” dress as she didn’t think any of the fuller frocks would suit her. Her bridesmaidsschool friend Shannon and Emmerdale co-star Eden Taylor Draper, who plays Belle Dingle. She walked down the aisle to the song Perfect For Me by Bradley Marshall in front of just 63 guests. “It was so special,” she said. “He looked so handsome. I was too happy to be emotional. It was like, ‘There he is, I can’t wait to be his wife.'” Isabel also shared: “I was quite an antisocial bride. Once the evening kicked off, you could not get me off the dance floor. I took my heels off. I was over being poised and looking like little lady bride.” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 By Carena Crawford 13 Feb 2026, 15:02 Next Story
