Matthew Wolfenden gets emotional talking about his exit from Emmerdale

Matthew Wolfenden, best known for his role as David Metcalfe in the British soap opera Emmerdale, was visibly emotional when discussing his exit from the show. The 43-year-old actor decided to step away from the series after 18 years to focus on his next project. He's set to portray Buddy the Elf in the newest revival of the musical based on the 2003 film, co-starring alongside Will Ferrell.

While Matthew is excited to transition to a different role, he openly admitted that leaving the beloved British soap opera Emmerdale was a profoundly difficult decision for him. During a conversation on Wednesday's Loose Women, the actor was seen with tears in his eyes.

Speaking about the emotional challenge of saying farewell, Matthew revealed that parting ways, especially with Joe-Warren [Plant], who plays Jacob, was particularly emotional. He went on to say that Joe had essentially grown up with him, and he had witnessed Joe navigate through life's difficulties. Matthew's voice quivered with emotion as he spoke about his bond with Joe, and he expressed how tremendously difficult it was to leave him.


Explaining his decision to leave the show, the actor disclosed that an amazing new role had arisen, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Therefore, he made the difficult choice to exit Emmerdale in pursuit of a new journey. The announcement of Matthew's departure from the show occurred recently, and there have been suggestions that the departure storyline might involve David's son, Jacob Gallagher, and his ex, Victoria Sugden.

A newfound romance had blossomed between Jacob and Victoria recently, even as David held out hope of rekindling his relationship with Victoria. This hinted that David would soon confront a heart-wrenching truth, potentially leading to his exit in deeply affecting scenes.

When asked about the possibility of David's return to the show, Matthew strongly hinted at the potential for his character to come back. He emphasized that David did not meet his demise on the show, leaving room for possibilities regarding his return in the coming years.

Emmerdale is a renowned show that first aired on ITV on 16 October 1972. The series features a cast of various stars, including Natalie J. Robb, Mark Charnock, Lucy Pargeter, Eden Taylor-Draper, Isabel Hodgin, Jeff Hordley, Emma Atkins, Tony Audenshaw, Dominic Brunt, Danny Miller, and others.

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Q1: Who is Matthew Wolfenden ?
Ans: Matthew Wolfenden is an English actor best known for his role as David Metcalfe in the British soap opera Emmerdale.

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Ans: Emmerdale is a renowned show that first aired on ITV on 16 October 1972