However that has left them struggling to hide her growing bump – but in today’s episode it seemed they’d just given up.

Visibly pregnant Georgia played Steph in a simple over-sized shirt and coat with her prominent bump on proud display.

There was no mention of it and instead the character was planning to get very drunk as she seduced ex Ross Barton into an afternoon romp.

The scenes left fans in hysterics with one saying: “They’re not even trying now!”

Another said: “Not doing a very good job of hiding Steph’s bump there are they? Unless there going to include it in a storyline… #emmerdale”

A third added: “Emmerdale thought Georgia Jay had already left on maternity but no as that was a hell of a full shot of the baby bump.”

Actress Georgia’s exit will play out this month after The Sun revealed she was taking a break for maternity leave.

A source said: “Everyone’s thrilled for Georgia and can’t wait to see her back when she’s ready.

Emmerdale fans distracted by glaring baby bump blunder as actress fails to hide her real-life pregnancy

“Steph’s exit will happen in the next few weeks and see her flee abroad in typically dramatic fashion.

“But with Anthony’s body still out there, there’s a huge storyline still to be wrapped up for when she returns.”