News about Joe-Warren Plant

David, played by Matthew Wolfenden, 43, has been a regular character on the Yorkshire soap for 17 years, but he died last year after it was revealed that his step-son was having an affair with his ex-fiancé. David left the village in November after catching step-son Jacob Gallagher (Joe Warren Plant) and his ex partner Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins). David promised to return after finding that his father Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. However, it was revealed in Tuesday's film that the main character has left the village for good.

After 17 years, one of Emmerdale's fan favorites is expected to leave the village. The actor, 43, who first appeared on the program in 2006, has been involved with a number of major storylines throughout the years, and viewers of the soap have been curious about what his departure storyline might entail.