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Matthew Wolfenden ‘leaving Emmerdale after 17 years’ amid fears David ‘could be killed off’

Is this the end for David Metcalfe?

Matthew Wolfenden, 43, is reportedly leaving Emmerdale after playing David Metcalfe on the ITV soap for 17 years.

According to The Sun, the soap actor’s shock decision comes after his character hasn’t featured in stirring plots.

And insiders are also said to be pondering whether Matthew could be leaving for good if popular David is killed off.

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Matthew Wolfenden looks sad playing David Metcalfe in Emmerdale
Matthew Wolfenden joined the cast of Emmerdale as David Metcalfe in 2006 (Credit: Emmerdale YouTube)

Matthew Wolfenden ‘leaving Emmerdale’

The tabloid quotes an unnamed TV source as suggesting Matthew is keen to explore other acting work options. However, shopkeeper David’s fate is said to be still under consideration as production staff work out how he will exit the soap.

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Matthew Wolfenden in character as David Metcalfe in Emmerdale
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Robert Leigh
Freelance writer