September 4th 2023.
It looks like the end of an era is coming for Emmerdale fans. After 17 years of playing David Metcalfe, Matthew Wolfenden has reportedly decided to leave the show. The decision to depart is said to have been prompted after Matthew felt he no longer had any 'gritty storylines' to work with.
David has certainly been through his fair share of drama during his time in the Dales. One of his most difficult storylines was when his son Jacob was groomed by Maya Stepney. Meena Jutla’s murderous rampage also put his life at risk.
Recently, the focus of his storylines shifted to money troubles. David was struggling to keep his shop open, which led to some bad choices. He even tried to pass off a speeding ticket as his wife Victoria’s. This only served to damage their relationship even further.
Now, speculation is rife about how the character will leave the show. Will the door be left open for a return or will he be killed off? In the upcoming episodes, it looks like David is set to try to rekindle his romance with Victoria. We can only imagine her reaction to this declaration of passion.
Jacob isn’t too happy about the situation either, and could potentially stand in the way of true love. Will David end up having a happy-ever-after or will his departure be more tragic? All that’s certain is that it’s going to be dramatic.
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