Victoria declines Robert’s invitation to return to Emmerdale

Victoria Sugden has declined Robert Sugden’s invitation to return to Emmerdale, telling him in a brief video call that she is happy in Portugal and does not think she will ever come back to the village. The exchange aired in the Friday, October 30 episode, which was available to stream on ITVX ahead of its television broadcast. Robert contacted his sister as he developed plans to reopen the Hide and wanted her to help run its kitchen. Victoria, played by Isabel Hodgins, appeared on screen for the first time since leaving the village earlier in the year. Robert pitched a family-run venture, with produce grown on the farm and the family involved in running the restaurant. He asked Victoria to join the plans, drawing on her experience as a chef. His fiancé, Aaron Dingle, also urged her to consider the offer, saying Robert had put substantial work into the business. Victoria remained firm. She said she was settled in Portugal with her son, Harry, and could not see herself living in the village again. Robert was disappointed by her answer, and the call ended without her agreeing to return. Victoria left for Portugal in February after a chain of events involving the death of her...