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Emmerdale viewers were left utterly baffled at the end of tonight's instalment, Thursday 30 November, as David Metcalfe (played by Matthew Wolfenden) finally left the village seemingly without his son Theo in tow. The character's departure had been teased for weeks, due to Matthew's sign-up in a pantomime over the Christmas season.

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.

Matthew Wolfenden confirmed he’s leaving Emmerdale as he broke down on tears on Wednesday’s This Morning.

Emmerdale legend Matthew Wolfenden, who has played David Metcalfe for 17 years, has reportedly quit his role on the ITV soap.

Louisa Clein gripped the nation as she portrayed predatory teacher Maya Stepney on Emmerdale. Maya had been grooming student — and the son of her ex-boyfriend — Jacob Gallagher for months, finally being arrested in dramatic scenes However, Louisa left the soap in May 2019 after just 14 months in the role.The 44 year old made her acting debut in Judge John Deed in 2001, and went on to appear in BBC shows including Doctors, Casualty, New Tricks and Midsomer Murders.

Ex-Emmerdale star Louisa Clein has unveiled a dramatic hair transformation after a recent trip to the salon, ditching her signature look in favour of a bouncy blow dry. The 42 year old, who played villain Maya Stepney during her time on the soap, is known for sporting a head full of bright blonde curls.

Note: The following article contains discussion of a sexual misconduct storyline that some readers may find upsetting. Emmerdale spoilers follow. Emmerdale fans haven't seen manipulative teacher Maya Stepney in the village since she was released from prison back in November 2019, having been charged with grooming and sexually abusing her teenage pupil, Jacob Gallagher.

Amy Walsh has played Emmerdale fan-favourite Tracy Metcalfe ever since she arrived in the Dales in 2014.The soap star, 31, who has also had roles in Hollyoaks and appeared on stage, has had quite the rollercoaster ride playing the estranged wife of David Metcalfe, as well as having an abortion after David left her for grooming schoolteacher Maya Stepney.