Just seems so quick in soapland, one relationship ends, 2 days later they are in love with somebody else and usually totally inappropriate like David now going for Leyla's sister :(Quote:
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Just seems so quick in soapland, one relationship ends, 2 days later they are in love with somebody else and usually totally inappropriate like David now going for Leyla's sister :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
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Originally Posted by Chloe O'brien
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has teased his character David Metcalfe's forthcoming bout of erratic behaviour, admitting that the shopkeeper suffers a "breakdown" in the coming days.
David was left heartbroken last Friday when his fiancée Leyla Harding decided to leave the village, and things soon got worse when he realised that she had lumbered him with a mountain of debts.
Next week's episodes see David's behaviour take a turn for the worse when Leyla's wedding dress arrives, prompting him to put on the gown before heading to The Woolpack dressed as a bride.
"David has a bit of a mini-meltdown," Wolfenden told Inside Soap. "He's drinking a lot and not opening the shop, so Hannah is having to run it for him. He's really not coping with things very well."
Discussing David's wedding gown stunt, the actor continued: "The dress is a slap in the face for David. It costs about £1,500 - another load of money he hasn't got and is going to have to find. He's already wallowing in self-pity, but I still don't have a clue what prompts him to actually put on the dress and parade around!
"He's run out of beer at home, so he thinks he's behaving quite normally by going to the pub to get some more. When he's questioned on why he's wearing the dress, he says, 'I've paid for it, so I'll wear it if I want!' It's the start of his little breakdown, I suppose. He asks Pearl to marry him, and just doesn't care what he's doing."
Leyla's departure came after actress Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi decided not to renew her contract following three years at Emmerdale.
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has admitted that she does not want Alicia and Andy's forthcoming split to be permanent.
Andy dumps Alicia next week after deciding that his focus should be his young daughter Sarah, who has a mystery illness.
Speaking to Inside Soap about her character's heartbreak, Anderson explained: "I'm so sad that they've split up. I really liked them as a couple and thought they had a long way to go.
"If Andy lets her in and opens up about Sarah, we could hopefully see a different side to Alicia - so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll get back together."
Viewers will see Alicia go on the rebound in the aftermath of her split from Andy (Kelvin Fletcher), welcoming the romantic advances of Carl King, played by Tom Lister.
Anderson said: "Alicia finds Carl's attention very flattering but she doesn't take it too seriously. I think she can spot a snake in the grass - even if he's a good distraction! Alicia would be interested in having a bit of fun with Carl, but she's not stupid - she knows he's a bad boy."
Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson has reflected on her character's recent troubles with Andy Sugden, admitting that the brassy brunette is secretly "heartbroken" over their split.
Last week, viewers saw Alicia Gallagher's relationship with Andy fall apart after their planned move to Spain was called off.
Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) cancelled plans to move abroad to ensure that he could fully support his young daughter Sarah, who has been struck down with a mystery illness. Alicia has since enjoyed romantic attention from love rat Carl King, played by Tom Lister.
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Anderson told the Daily Star: "Alicia doesn't know the extent of what's wrong with Andy's daughter Sarah. She's got a very rare illness and is having tests, but they know it's quite serious. So Andy had to stay in Emmerdale but Alicia's mindset was that Sarah would be fine.
"Andy told her to find somebody else and she was gutted. Although she's heartbroken, she won't show that. She's quite steely. So when Carl started flirting with her, she was flattered. And considering she's fed up, she enjoys it. Alicia knows he's a snake in the grass but he's also a distraction."
She added: "I think she should get back together with Andy. They're a good match and who else would she be with in the village? But you never know in soap."
Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson has revealed Alicia Gallagher's "risque" costumes help her get into character.
The 29-year-old actress plays the brassy barmaid with a love of leopard print, and told the Daily Star, while she would never be tempted to wear Alicia's clothes off screen, squeezing into her skimpy outfits helps her feel the part.
Natalie said: "She's a little bit risque with her clothes but she doesn't care what people think.
"She always dresses to kill. I think it's hilarious because it's so different to how I dress so it's really good fun. I really enjoy her clothes, it's a great character to play.
"My favourite is her teeny-weeny white miniskirt, which is like a belt. It's so tiny and she likes to wear it with her silver heels and one of her many low-cut animal print tops. I love it. As soon as I put it on I am instantly in character."
Meanwhile, the soap star thinks Alicia should top flirting with Dales' love rat Carl King and get back with Andy Sugden.
Natalie revealed: "Alicia doesn't know the extent of what's wrong with Andy's daughter Sarah.
"Andy told her to find somebody else and she was gutted. Although she's heartbroken, she won't show that. She's quite steely.
"So when Carl started flirting with her, she was flattered. And considering she's fed up, she enjoys it.
"I think she should get back together with Andy. They're a good match."
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Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has pledged his future to the soap, promising that there are interesting times ahead for his character David Metcalfe.
The actor, who has been part of the ITV1 show since 2006, was crowned the winner of reality contest Dancing on Ice at the weekend.
However, Wolfenden told The Sun: "I don't want to leave Emmerdale. It's my bread and butter and they've been so accommodating throughout this whole show.
"Everyone at Emmerdale is just brilliant. I've signed a contract that takes me to Christmas, then hopefully I'll get a new one after that too."
Wolfenden confirmed that there are big plans for David and Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson), the sister of his ex-fiancée Leyla Harding.
Wolfenden said: "I've got a big new storyline. It's to do with Alicia and David and the little one, Jacob. Maybe Leyla might mess things up and come back - but I can't tell you if she will or not!"
Next week's Emmerdale episodes see Alicia get jealous when she thinks that David and Rachel Breckle (Gemma Oaten) could become more than just friends.
Matthew Wolfenden has tipped his Emmerdale character David Metcalfe to fall for Alicia Gallagher.
Alicia, who has harboured feelings for David for some weeks, is stunned when he suggests they get married to increase her chances of keeping son Jacob.
Speaking to Inside Soap, the Dancing on Ice 2012 winner gushed: "Personally, I'd love to see David and Alicia together. There's been a brilliant build-up to all this, and it's so well written.
"David's totally oblivious to the reality of the situation. But if those two were to get together properly after Alicia comes out of prison, it could actually be the perfect fairytale ending."
Alicia punched Val in the face after she stormed into the shop at the moment she was preparing to confess her love for David.
Due to a previous conviction, Alicia now faces time in prison after initially admitting to the assault, despite Val having later dropped charges.
Wolfenden, however, conceded that David is not in love with Alicia yet, adding: "To be honest, he'd probably run a mile if he realised how she really felt about him! He certainly wouldn't be getting down on one knee for her."
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confirmed that romance will blossom between David Metcalfe and Priya Sharma in the coming weeks.
The pair recently appeared to have chemistry as David confided in Priya by revealing the truth about his sham wedding.
David tied the knot with Alicia Gallagher earlier in the summer, but only to ensure that he could have custody of her adopted son Jacob during her time in jail.
Wolfenden told Inside Soap of David's future: "He's still playing daddy to Jacob, but he's also set to develop a soft spot for Priya. They're going to go off for secret snogs in the woods!"
Meanwhile, with Emmerdale gearing up for its 40th anniversary in October, Wolfenden explained that his real-life fiancé Charley Webb (Debbie Dingle) will have a huge role to play in the live episode.
He said: "I'm one of the lucky ones, because I'm not doing too much! But Charley is doing an awful lot. She's got one of the biggest parts in it."
Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has admitted that he is expecting a "catfight" when Alicia Gallagher returns to the village.
Alicia is currently serving time in prison after lashing out at Val Pollard, while Natalie Anderson - who plays the feisty character - is on maternity leave after giving birth to a baby boy in August.
Wolfenden's alter ego David Metcalfe tied the knot with Alicia in a sham wedding a few months ago, and he later discovered that she genuinely was in love with him.
Alicia could be heading for fresh heartbreak upon her return as David is now dating Priya Sharma (Fiona Wade).
Wolfenden, asked about the storyline's future, commented: "Genuinely we don't know! Natalie comes back from her maternity leave soon, and we don't know what's happening once she comes back - whether David will decide that he does love her really, or if he doesn't.
"I think there'll definitely be a catfight between Alicia and Priya! They're not going to pass up a storyline of two good-looking girls having a fight, are they?"
The actor added that he would not rule out a future return for David's previous girlfriend - Alicia's sister Leyla Harding (Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi).
He said: "The door was left wide open for her, and I know that they've talked about it. As of yet, there's no scripts with her in it but you never know - I hope so. I had a ball working with Rokhsaneh."
Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1.