David Metcalfe set for devastating blow as his exit storyline is revealed in Emmerdale
LUCK has not been on David Metcalfe's side in recent months but there's a huge shock for him in store.
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden is due to leave the ITV soap and his exit storyline begins next week.
Victoria Sugden (played by Isabel Hodgins) was stunned when David's money woes led to him throwing her under the bus by submitting her name for a driving fine he'd received.
In recent scenes of the Yorkshire-based drama, David made it clear his feelings for Victoria were still going strong.
Despite this, he decided to create himself an online dating profile, completely unaware that romance is on its way to Victoria next week in the Dales.
David has no idea his own Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) shockingly confessed his feelings for Victoria after ending up in hospital due to an allergic reaction.
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Coming up, David has asked Jacob to make his excuses on a second date he accidentally agreed to.
Feeling for Abby, David’s date, Jacob offers to have a drink with her as a jealous Victoria watches on.
As Jacob sees Abby off, the chemistry sizzles between him and Victoria and it’s not long before the two are locked in a passionate kiss.
Victoria comes to her senses and quickly pulls away before hurrying off, but Jacob is left thrilled.
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Later on, David is struck with a glimmer of hope when he hears Victoria’s words of comfort as something more.
David has been encouraged by his nearest and dearest to give online dating a chance - but he still only has eyes for Victoria and is completely unaware that she shares an attraction with his son Jacob.
Speaking of which, when Jacob collars Victoria, she can’t bring herself to let him leave and Jacob seizes the chance and lunges in for a kiss.
The following day, Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) attempts to get his son David to move on but he is unable to get his mind off Victoria.
Determined to get her back, the shopkeeper sets off on a mission to start repairing bridges.
Meanwhile, having spent the night together, Jacob and Victoria are shocked when David arrives unannounced.
After an awkward interaction, Victoria manages to get rid of David who’s left bemused at how things went down.
In later scenes, Jacob is relieved to hear that David is accepting things with Victoria are over but once he leaves it’s clear that’s not actually the case.
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Could David go overboard to get Victoria back before being hit with rejection?
Will he leave heartbroken?
Meanwhile, Jacob and Victoria are becoming serious and the lad's mother Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) is suspicious of her son’s secret girlfriend.
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How will things play out?
Emmerdale airs weeknights from 7.30pm on ITV.
