Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has spent 17 years on our screens playing David Metcalfe but soon, the character will be leaving the village for good.
The actor has already confirmed that he'll be leaving the role on the ITV soap during an emotional appearance on This Morning.
Despite his exit story being kept under wraps, Matthew did confirm that he won't be killed off but did fight back tears as he discussed why he had decided to leave.
Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Craig Doyle, the 43-year-old said: "I'm so nervous about leaving, two decades. It feels like the right time, the door is left open.
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