Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay spills the beans on Steph’s arrival and exactly why she hates her mum, Ruby

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Caleb and Ruby’s daughter Steph Miligan will soon be arriving in Emmerdale. Actress Georgia Jay has now teased what’s in store.

Steph has nothing to do with her parents, but was in touch with her late grandmother.

Arriving alongside Steph will be Ruby’s dad Anthony. But just what is their family history and why does Ruby hate her mum so much?

Ruby, Caleb, Steph and Anthony on Emmerdale — Steph and Anthony are coming to Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Who is Steph Miligan in Emmerdale?

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Despite not being close to her parents, Steph was, however, in touch with her grandmother Helen. Helen recently passed away and left everything in her will to Steph, which came as a big surprise to Ruby.

Speaking to Emmerdale Insider and other media about Steph’s introduction story, Georgia Jay said: “She’s definitely not there to stay. It’s a kind of ‘come in, I want something, and I’m gonna leave’ kind of thing.

“She wants nothing to do with them [Ruby and Caleb]. She just wants to get the [inheritance] money and go.”

Also speaking about the new arrivals, Emmerdale producer Sophie Roper also said: “With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales.”

Steph's arrival will cause a stir in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV) — Steph’s arrival will cause a stir (Credit: ITV)

Why does Steph hate her mother?

There is a lot of resentment in the Miligan family and Georgia and Will Ash have both said this goes back to Steph’s childhood when she was sent to boarding school to ‘straighten her out.’ After that, she then felt unable to forgive her mum Ruby for this.

“When she does come back, it’s definitely that feeling of resentment for the abandonment. She’s never felt loved. She feels hurt and she’s not prepared to let that go,” Georgia said.

She added: “She was much more of a daddy’s girl. I think growing up, being quite similar to Ruby, the clash was there and naturally Caleb and Steph had a very good relationship. And, when she went to boarding school, it was very much the decision of Ruby.” Sounds like we should expect some fireworks.

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