{"id":27895,"date":"2025-02-10T11:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=27895"},"modified":"2025-02-10T11:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:38:32","slug":"matthew-wolfenden-future-emmerdale-return-david-metcalfe-two-years-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/cast\/matthew-wolfenden-future-emmerdale-return-david-metcalfe-two-years-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Matthew Wolfenden hints at future Emmerdale return as David Metcalfe two years after exit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Actor Matthew Wolfenden has teased a potential David Metcalfe return to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\">Emmerdale<\/a>, revealing that he\u2019s open to reprising the role.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The star left the soap near the end of 2023, with David burning bridges with his son Jacob over his (really icky) romance with Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>But, after finishing his 2023 stint in Elf the Musical, Matthew\u2019s now revealed that he\u2019s not against coming back to the show.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27913\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27913\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27913\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Matthew2-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden serious\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Matthew2-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Matthew2-1300x680.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Matthew2-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Matthew2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthew isn\u2019t against returning (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden teases future David Metcalfe return<\/h2>\n<p>Leaving the show in November 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/matthew-wolfenden\/\">Matthew<\/a> took on the role of Buddy the Elf in Elf the Musical for an eight week stint.<\/p>\n<p>But, now that he\u2019s finished this role, he\u2019s considering coming back to the Emmerdale village at some point in the future.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article continues below<\/h3>  <div 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!leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">24 hours ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" 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as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/joe-exposes-dawn-big-secret-paddy-faces-his-last-night-village\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DATE-split-2026-04-30T131946.383.jpg\" alt=\"Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Fri, May 1<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Joe exposes Dawn's big secret and Paddy faces his last night in the village<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/33252974\/matthew-wolfenden-strict-backstage-rule-quit-emmerdale\/\">The Sun<\/a>, Matthew opened up on his decision to leave the soap after 17 years. He admitted that there was a \u2018rule\u2019 that the soap doesn\u2019t let its stars have a break from the show for panto or other productions.<\/p>\n<p>He then made the decision to quit Emmerdale after 17 years to take on the role of Buddy.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>But, now, he\u2019s reminisced about his time on the show and has hinted at a potential return in the future.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Noting that the door was left open for the character, Matthew said: \u201cLuckily, John Whiston, the big boss at Emmerdale, wrote me a lovely email saying \u2018Look, we\u2019re not going to kill you off that is not me saying you can come back\u2019 obviously they can\u2019t say that, but the door will be left open for the character of David, which was very <span id=\"b4596262-f896-4afb-8bc3-62a5321bd265\" class=\"suggested-link\">nice<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt does give you that option, you never know, I might go knocking on the door and say \u2018Can I come back please\u2019 it\u2019s such a great place to work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s on my doorstep and it\u2019s a great place to work and the people are fantastic.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27914\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27914\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Emmerdale's David serious\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_11_emm_jacob_victoria_david_06-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Could he make amends with Jacob? (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>How could David return to the village?<\/h2>\n<p>When he left, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/07\/emmerdale-viewers-slam-jacob-awful-treatment-women-echoes-dad-david-behaviour\/\">David was definitely not on the best of terms with his son<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He was in a relationship with David\u2019s former partner after all!<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/07\/emmerdale-tom-kill-leyla-roxy-shahidi-reported-exit\/\">Leyla\u2019s upcoming exit being reported<\/a>, Jacob will soon be without a parental figure in the village. So, could David make amends with his son and return to be with him again?<\/p>\n<p>We also know that Pollard\u2019s got himself into some financial difficulty recently. Could David return to support his dad through this?<\/p>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/01\/01\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns<\/b><\/a><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7 dramatic Emmerdale spoilers for next week (Feb 10th-14th)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src-consent=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LYI4gxL6Oak?feature=oembed\" data-consent-required=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.<\/b><\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Visit our Facebook page<\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61563250212838\">\u00a0<b><i>@emmerdaleinsider<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>\u00a0for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! 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