Emmerdale announces huge show change after Super Soap Week

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Emmerdale’s executive producer, Jane Hudson, has announced that she will be stepping down from the role later this year on September 22 following this year's blockbuster Super Soap Week.

Announcing her exit, Jane said: "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 show through the Covid-19 pandemic, keeping the show on-air when all other drama production in the UK ground to a halt.

She also helmed the show's 50th-anniversary celebrations. Following the announcement of Jane's departure, Huw Kennair-Jones, ITV Drama Commissioner 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.