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Emmerdale confirms fan favourite has left the village for good following his shock exit from the soap after 17 years


David, played by Matthew Wolfenden, 43, has been a regular character on the Yorkshire soap for 17-year but exited last year after it was revealed that his step-son was having an affair with his ex-fiancé.

In November, David left the village after catching step-son Jacob Gallagher (Joe Warren Plant) with his former partner Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins). In November, David left the village after catching step-son Jacob Gallagher (Joe Warren Plant) with his former partner Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) The actor appeared on This Morning to discuss his upcoming exit, and at the time revealed that bosses were leaving the door open for him to possibly return in the future.

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