Emmerdale star fights back tears over 'emotional' exit as he leaves behind 'son'
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden fought back tears on Loose Women on Wednesday, as he addressed his looming exit from the ITV soap.
It was confirmed earlier this year that Matthew was leaving the role of David Metcalfe after nearly 18 years. An exit date has yet to be confirmed, but the storyline appears to involve David's ex Victoria Sugden and his son Jacob Gallagher.
Jacob and Victoria recently began a secret romance, amid David hoping to get back with Victoria. It seems he will learn the heartbreaking truth though, and it will lead to his exit in devastating scenes.
Matthew has filmed his final scenes on the show, revealing he officially left two weeks ago. With filming said to be around six weeks in advance, this means he could bow out in December time, maybe around Christmas – while exact details remain under wraps.
Emmerdale's David Metcalfe actor Matthew Wolfenden addressed his 'emotional' exit (ITV)Addressing his final scenes, Matthew revealed it was "emotional" especially to say goodbye to his co-stars. Matthew has filmed with Jacob actor Joe-Warren Plant since the latter was seven years old, with him now 21. The actor has grown up on the soap, with he and Matthew being close.
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Matthew told the Loose Women panel on Wednesday of leaving Joe-Warren, who he describes as a son to him: "It was only two weeks ago. It was so emotional. To say goodbye, particularly to Joe-Warren who plays Jacob... he has grown up with the show. He started when he was seven and he's 21 now.
Matthew with his co-star Joe-Warren Plant (ITV)"So he's grown up with me and I've seen him through some hard times in his life. You can hear it in my voice, it's emotional, really emotional to leave him. I do feel he's a third son of mine, fourth son... I've got three of my own! He's a fourth son of mine."
On whether he might return in the future, he said: "There’s always a chance [I could be killed off]... you never know what is gonna happen, but David doesn’t die. There is always a chance though to go back, who knows.
"I love it there, it was the best 18 years. I know it's a cliché but we're a family and all my best mates are there. The cast, the crew, so never say never but I need to do a bit of theatre." It comes amid soap boss Laura Shaw revealing all on his exit plot.
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, Laura spilled on what was ahead and teased how David could leave the show. She said: "I think it would be difficult for me to pretend that this isn't going to send David on his way. However, once it comes out – and I'm sure Leyla won't be happy, either – will Jacob and Vic stay together, or will the pressure break them up?"
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