Emmerdale's David Metcalfe dealt devastating blow ahead of ITV soap exit

13 September 2023 , 22:54

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Emmerdale's David Metcalfe dealt devastating blow ahead of ITV soap exit

Emmerdale's David Metcalfe was delivered a devastating blow on Wednesday night ahead of his exit from the ITV soap.

Only recently, actor Matthew Wolfenden confirmed that he's leaving the ITV soap as David after 17 years after it was reported last month he was set to leave. And Wednesday's episode appeared to hint at the character's exit storyline as David learnt that ex-girlfriend, Victoria Sugden, had been asked on a date by a former heartthrob from her school days.

As Victoria excitedly gushed about meeting up with her former handsome classmate, who she used to fancy, David was seen getting jealous over his ex moving on. It comes as David star Matthew, 43, revealed that Victoria is the reason his character leaves the village in upcoming scenes.

Speaking on This Morning last week, he said there could be a resolution between David and Victoria: "There is a resolution of sorts... I can't give too much away. Victoria is the reason why he leaves the village... put it that way! He leaves because of Victoria in a way, I can't give too much away!"

Emmerdale's David Metcalfe was delivered a devastating blow on Wednesday night ahead of his exit from the ITV soap (ITV)

Elsewhere, after watching his best bits on Emmerdale, Matthew got teary as he said: "That made me really emotional! I am so nervous about leaving, nearly 20 years, almost two decades. It feels like the right time, the door has been left open - they're not killing me off, I've been promised. Who knows, I might be back [in the future]. Yeah, but we will see."

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Matthew then struggled to speak as he got choked up again, saying: "I'm still really emotional watching that" to which he was given a tissue, he added that Emmerdale is a "massive" part of his life." He continued: "I met my wife on the show [Charley Webb, who played Debbie Dingle], we've had three kids, so not only has it given me 18 years of an amazing job, it's given me a family so to leave it, it's been a big part of my life and the most wonderful 18 years."

Later in the interview, Matthew revealed his next role, announcing he will be playing Buddy in Elf The Musical at the Dominion Theatre over Christmas. Matthew added it's been 18 years since he last sang as he was on the West End before joining Emmerdale, revealing he's having singing lessons.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays. Follow Mirror Celebs and TV on , , , , and .

Olivia Wheeler