Emmerdale will see a major character leave the show as Victoria starts a taboo romance.
Actor Matthew Wolfenden, who plays David Metcalfe, will be departing the soap opera before the end of 2023 after 17 years portraying the character.
More details are emerging about his exit storyline as his world is about to be turned upside down.
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Jacob Gallagher is about to enter a taboo romance with his father’s ex-girlfriend Victoria Sugden.
The pair will be seen spending the night together next week as tensions flare around the village.
The secret couple decide to start seeing each other in secret, as they know revealing the truth would devastate Jacob's dad David.
In upcoming scenes on Emmerdale, David is stuck on his ex Victoria and tries to move on by experimenting with a dating app.
Unfortunately, things go pear-shaped when he accidentally agrees to go on a date with someone he isn’t interested in.
The shopkeeper doesn’t want to show-up and instead sends Jacob to make an excuse as to why he’s absent from his date.
Feeling bad for the woman, named Abby, he comforts her and offers to have a drink with her.
Looking on, Victoria begins to feel jealous about the interaction between Jacob and Abby.
When Abby leaves, Jacob gets chatting to Victoria and they share a passionate kiss.
Victoria pulls away and initially feels hesitant about the kiss, but things shift over the day and she agrees to let him stay the night with her.
The following morning, Eric Pollard, David's father, starts to feel concerned over his son’s fixation with his ex and urges him to move on.
With Victoria on his mind, David unexpectedly arrives at her home. Unbeknownst to him, his son and his ex are cosying up together inside after their romantic night.
An awkward interaction ensues, with Jacob hiding and Victoria trying her best to get David to go. The whole situation leaves David feeling confused by her strange behaviour
Later in the show, David vows that he’s over Victoria and is ready to move on, with Jacob secretly relieved. However, David soon goes back on his promise as he desperately wants to reunite with her.
This major storyline comes after reports that Matthew is leaving Emmerdale. He recently filmed his final scenes as David, with his departure expected before the year ends.
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