Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden issues personal update with co-star after quitting soap

Matthew Wolfenden and Roxy Shahidi announced a new project together Emmerdale stars Matthew Wolfdenden reunited with Roxy Shahidi as they announced an exciting new project away from the ITV soap. Matthew, 44, is best known for playing David Metcalfe on the ITV soap. He quit the role last year after 17 years, citing lack of gritty storylines as his reason behind the decision. Meanwhile Roxy, 41, has starred as Leyla Harding since 2008. Matthew and Roxy struck up a close …