Emmerdale’s Debbie Dingle will not return for months as actress Charley Webb extends maternity leave

EMMERDALE favourite Debbie Dingle will enjoy a prolonged vacation from the Dales as actress Charley Webb extends her maternity leave. The ITV soap star has updated fans with her life choice, praising the show’s “amazing” bosses for their support. Charley, 32, gave birth to her third tot with co-star and husband, Matthew Wolfenden, in July, […]

EMMERDALE favourite Debbie Dingle will enjoy a prolonged vacation from the Dales as actress Charley Webb extends her maternity leave.

The ITV soap star has updated fans with her life choice, praising the show’s “amazing” bosses for their support.

Charley, 32, gave birth to her third tot with co-star and husband, Matthew Wolfenden, in July, while her character set off to Scotland to make way for her absence.

Yet Debbie’s stay up north might be slightly longer than planned as the Manchester-born mum admitted she would be spending more time with her adorable brood.

In an interview with OK! Magazine, she said: “At home with the kids is where I need to be at the moment.

“We’re in talks and work has been amazing about giving me the extra time I need.

“The difference from two to three children feels huge, so I haven’t confirmed when I’m going back yet.

“Bowie starts school in September, and I want to be around for that.

“I can’t imagine being back at work at the moment.”

The cute soap couple share sons Bowie, Buster and Ace together.

Her decision comes during the huge uncertainty of the coronavirus, which has postponed filming for the Yorkshire-based show in its entirety.

The Sun Online exclusively revealed it will “go off air in June” as bosses ran out of pre-recorded episodes to air.

However, producers recently exclusively confirmed to The Sun actors will be back on-set in June, following social distancing guidelines.

Clever camera angles will also be employed to ensure all staff stay safe during the global pandemic.