Alicia Gallagher: Last News

Emmerdale fans couldn't help but spot a problem as David Metcalfe appears to be heading out of the village once more. During Tuesday night's edition of the ITV soap (August 2), viewers watched as the shop owner received a worrying phone call.

Emmerdale fans were left scratching their heads during the latest visit to the village as David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) left the village.The shop owner went to visit Leyla Cavanagh (Roxy Shahidi) during Tuesday's (August 2) episode to inform her that her sister Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson) had suffered a nasty accident in Portugal.He said she injured herself while taking a selfie, ended up in hospital and now needs his assistance to help her recovery.READ MORE: Emmerdale's Clemmie actress was rejected from roles through self-tapes multiple timesHowever, as David fled the village to help his ex, viewers at home were left confused as he recently admitted he was struggling for cash.Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: "David was skint the other week, now he’s booking flights lol."Another added: "Portugal ? He was skint 5 minutes ago."A third person posted: "How can David afford to do to Portugal?"While a fourth social media user said: "The other week David was struggling for money now he’s setting off to Portugal to look after an ex.""Could the writers not come up with something at least a wee bit believable for David's disappearance? He is up to his eyes in debt, yet can jet off to Portugal at the drop of a hat, supposedly to look after an ex?," a fifth said.David's shop has been knocked by the Coronavirus pandemic.Just like the Woolpack, the businessman failed to take in enough money back in 2020 due to the lockdowns.Last year, David and his partner Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) were also away from the Dales for a considerable amount of time.This left Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) to primarily run the shop on his own.While Jacob managed, he was incredibly stressed and far too focused on everything else

Joe-Warren Plant has became a staple to our screens, having joined the cast of hit ITV soap Emmerdale back in 2010. The soap star, 19, is famed for his portrayal of Jacob Gallagher, who has found himself at the centre of several dramatic storylines over the years. Recent episodes have seen Jacob distraught following the death of his girlfriend Leanna Cavanagh, who was murdered by soap villain Meena Jutla.

Soap fans loved Natalie Anderson when she played Alicia Gallagher in Emmerdale. And it's fair to say the sparky barmaid had some cracking storylines that put her at the centre of drama in the village.

Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson, who plays Alicia Gallagher, has revealed she is bedbound after suffering a burst ovarian cyst.

EX-EMMERDALE star Natalie Anderson has been left bedbound after suffering a burst ovarian cyst. The actress, who is best known for playing Alicia Gallagher on the ITV soap, said she was left bed-ridden as she spoke out about her painful experience.