Emmerdale’s Matthew Wolfenden returns to soap as David Metcalfe with new hair transformation

EMMERDALE stars Matthew Wolfenden and Isabel Hodgins returned to the ITV soap last night.

Matthew, 41, who plays David Metcalfe, and Isabel, 28, who plays his lover Victoria Sugden, made a triumphant return with fans reacting in their droves on Twitter.



Emmerdale actor Mathew Wolfenden returned to the ITV soap after an investigation


Matthew, who plays David Metcalfe, and Isabel Hodgins who plays his lover Victoria Sugden were back on screen

One said: “Vic and David are so adorable together”

Another declared: “loved seeing David and Victoria back on screen in tonight’s #Emmerdale, great stuff”

Matthew sported a shock of newly highlighted hair, and many said he resembled England football legend Becks.

Another raved: “David trying to copy David Beckham! Even though Becks is waaayyyyyy hotter!”

One more said: “Seems so weird seeing David with blond hair!”

The pair had been seen at the studios in Leeds in December.

Matthew and Isabel returned after a race row inquiry.

The pair had been absent from the set since September when it was claimed a mixed-race actress was upset by a comment and her accent allegedly being mimicked.

The Celeb Report has learned ITV bosses accepted their explanation that the alleged remark and mimicry were “misheard”.

ITV said it had made a “rigorous enquiry” but no formal action will be taken and they are now expected back on set.



Fans said Matthew looked like David Beckham