Emmerdale fans ‘work out’ Victoria Sugden’s secret lover – and how it drives David Metcalfe out of the village
EMMERDALE fans have ‘worked out’ Victoria Sugden’s secret lover – and how it drives David Metcalfe out of the village.
Last month, The Sun on Sunday exclusively revealed that Matthew Wolfenden was leaving Emmerdale after 17 years playing David.
Now fans think they have figured out his exit storyline – and it involves his ex, Victoria Sugden.
Victoria – played by Isabel Hodgins – has been receiving texts off a mystery man, and some Emmerdale fans are convinced it’s David’s son, Jacob Gallagher.
Taking to X – formerly Twitter – one wrote: “It’s probably Jacob who’s texting Victoria.”
Another added: “I think someone has a crush on Victoria….his Dad’s ex……”
Their theory comes after Joe-Warren Plant – who plays Jacob – recently revealed his character will get a new love interest soon.
He said: “I think there’s possibly going to be a romance on the cards. It’s been a while since he’s had a girlfriend so it’s due.
“He’ll be sticking with his university work and wants to become that doctor, so he’s focusing on that.
“He’s just trying to enjoy life, he’s been cooped up for too long playing video games so he’s going to get out and explore some relationships.”
But could his dad’s ex really be one of them?
Meanwhile Matthew, 43, became tearful as he discussed his departure from Emmerdale during a recent interview on This Morning.
He said: “I met my wife [Charlie Webb] on the show, had three kids, it’s given me 18 years of an amazing job and it’s giving me a family. So to leave it, it’s been a big, big part of my life.”
But he dispelled fans’ fears that David would be killed off, adding: “I’m so nervous about leaving, it’s been two decades.
“It feels like the right time, but the door is left open. They’re not killing me off.
“I’m allowed to tell you that, I might be back, but we’ll see.”
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.