“Isabel Hodgins, who plays Victoria Sugden on Emmerdale, is expecting her first child with her husband.”
Emmerdale star Isabel Hodgins has shared why she’s continuing her weight training at the gym as she nears her due date.
The 31-year-old actress first became widely known when she joined the ITV soap in 2006 as Victoria Sugden, a character who has since been involved in numerous major storylines.
Off-screen, Isabel revealed that she and her husband, Adam Whitehead, are expecting their first child, just months after tying the knot.
The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony at Castlefield Rooms in Manchester city centre in April, and their romance continues to flourish, with Isabel announcing her pregnancy in August.
On Instagram, the Emmerdale star shared a photo of herself and Adam holding the baby scan, writing: “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… Baby Whitehead.”
Isabel often gives fans a glimpse into her personal life beyond the ITV soap, sharing updates on her relationships, pregnancy, and fitness routines.
In another Instagram post, her growing baby bump was on display in a video of her working out at the gym. She explained why she continues strength training while seven months pregnant.
She captioned the video: “Here’s why I’m still weight training at 28 weeks pregnant: 1. Prepares my body for labour, 2. Supports my mental health, 3. Quality time with my dad, 4. Helps with post-birth recovery.”
Isabel’s post received an outpouring of support from her Emmerdale co-stars. Laura Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt, commented: “Clever girl ❤️.”
Kevin Mathurin, known for his role as Charles Anderson, added: “So much respect, young lady,” while Danny Miller, who portrays Aaron Dingle, wrote: “Absolutely bang on!! Go on girl!!”
A fan also praised her, saying: “Absolutely smashing it! I’m 32 weeks and still doing regular strength training in the gym.”
The post comes after Isabel previously faced criticism for sharing her gym routine with followers. At the time, she captioned the post: “Gym with bump. Eating for two. Training for two.”
However, some of her followers expressed concern. One commented: “Be careful,” while another warned: “Careful, you could hurt yourself with those last weights.” A third added: “Love this video too, just be careful, darling, especially with the bump.”
Isabel recently suggested she may take a short break from Emmerdale to focus on motherhood. Speaking to The Mirror in August, the ITV actress said: “I will miss it. I love everyone there, but I’ve worked on the show for 19 years, and I feel like I’ve done what I wanted and been a bit selfish with my career.”
She added: “Now, it feels right to devote my life to being a mum. But there’s still FaceTime, so they won’t forget me!”
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