Jane Hudson will be leaving the soap after five years at the helm. <\/p>
Change is afoot behind the scenes in Emmerdale,<\/a> as executive producer Jane Hudson is stepping down from the role after five years and nearly 1000 episodes.<\/p>\n Hudson\u2019s leaving date will be 22nd September and will follow on from seeing through Super Soap Week.<\/p>\n Speaking of her exit, Hudson said: \u201cI\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m extremely proud of what we\u2018ve 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\u2019t wait to have weekends back with my real family. But mostly, I can\u2019t wait to be an Emmerdale viewer again and have no idea what\u2019s coming next!\u201d<\/p> ITV<\/a> bosses have bid farewell to Hudson in a statement, commending her for Emmerdale\u2019s work during the pandemic and the storylines she brought to life, including Marlon\u2019s stroke, Faith\u2019s breast cancer and the soap\u2019s 50th birthday.<\/p>\n Huw Kennair-Jones, ITV Drama Commissioner, added: \u201cJane\u2019s 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\u2019d personally like to thank her for everything she\u2019s done for the show over the last five years and wish her all the very best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n During Hudson\u2019s time at the helm, Emmerdale won an unprecedented number of awards, including BAFTAs and NTAs.<\/p>\n Managing Director for Continuing Drama, John Whiston, also thanked Hudson for \u201cher unerring dedication to, and passion for, Emmerdale\u201d, adding: \u201cDuring 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.\u201d<\/p> \n