In a video message posted to her social media channels on Oct. 19, 2021, Emma revealed that she will be departing her role in the Wiggles at the end of 2021. In the emotional post, the Australian musician shared that the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as touring left her longing to return home.

"Like many people around the world, the pandemic has given me time to reflect on what is important in life," Emma said about the last two years and how they've impacted her. "For me, that means spending more time at home, something that I didn't realize I was missing out on being away eight months of the year on tour."

She then mentioned that her return home wasn't just for family reasons, as she is planning to finish her graduate studies as well. "I'm really looking forward to devoting more time and energy to focus on completing my PhD, which incorporates my ongoing passion for sign language, dance, and film editing, and to having more time to work with the deaf community."

Emma joined the Wiggles back in 2010 and went on to become the third person to hold the title of the yellow Wiggle, succeeding Greg Page and Sam Moran. Furthermore, she was the first female member of the band ever, a move that was highly commended by fans and followers of the group at the time.