OHMYGOSSIP — Emmerdale’s Executive Producer Jane Hudson is to step down from the soap after five years at the helm.
Jane will depart the ITV1 show on September 22nd after leading the programme for nearly 1,000 episodes.
She said in a statement: “I’ve had a wonderful time at ‘Emmerdale’ and feel very lucky to have spent the last five years working alongside such a hardworking and talented team.
“I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved both on and off screen, especially during the pandemic when we all pulled together to make sure we never went off air.
“As hard as it is to say goodbye to my fictional family of villagers, I can’t wait to have weekends back with my real family.
“But mostly, I can’t wait to be an ‘Emmerdale’ viewer again and have no idea what’s coming next!”
Jane led the soap through the difficult COVID-19 years, and she has overseen huge, emotional storylines such as Marlon’s stroke and Faith’s breast cancer.
Huw Kennair-Jones, ITV Drama Commissioner, praised Jane’s reign as “exceptional”.
He said: “Jane’s tenure at Emmerdale has been exceptional. As well as consistently delivering brilliant stories brilliantly told, she oversaw ‘Emmerdale’ being the first Soap to resume filming during the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring it kept on air, for which everyone at ITV will be eternally grateful.
“I’d personally like to thank her for everything she’s done for the show over the last five years and wish her all the very best for the future.”
John Whiston, Managing Director for Continuing Drama, added: “We all thank Jane for her unerring dedication to, and passion for, ‘Emmerdale’.
“During her time running the show it has gone from strength to strength, pushing the boundaries of continuing drama to another level with powerful storylines, breath-taking stunts and deeply affecting human drama.
“She has also introduced compelling new characters and families, setting the programme up for even more success to come.
“Everyone who loves the show thanks her for what she has brought to Emmerdale over these five last years and for leaving the show in such good stead with inventive and gripping stories on the cards well into 2024.”

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