Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden breaks down in tears ahead of soap exit after 18 years
Emmerdale legend Matthew Wolfenden fought back tears as he confirmed that he is leaving the soap after 18 years during an interview on This Morning. Matthew, who plays David Metcalfe on the ITV show, joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2006, but later this year he will say his goodbyes.Throughout the years, David has been part of some huge storylines, from his hard-hitting testicular cancer storyline to his partner at the time, Maya Stepney, grooming and sexually abusing his young son Jacob Gallagher.