Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden spoke about his broken marriage. He married his fellow Emmerdale star, Charley Webb, in 2018 after 15 years of relationship, but they got separated in 2023. But what was the reason for the separation? The actor reflected on this in an interview and shared his opinion. He added that they are friends now. Keep reading to find out!
Matthew Opens Up On His Separation!
Matthew Wolfenden plays David Metcalfe on the soap and married his co-star, Charley Webb, in 2018. Charley played Debbie Dingle in the soap. They were in a 15-year-long relationship. They also have three children. However, Mathew Wolfenden and Charley Webb announced their separation after five years in 2023.
The Emmerdale actor, Matthew, spoke about his marriage breakup on The Lewis Nicholls Show. He said his separation came from his then-partner, Charley Webb. He said it was Charles’s decision. They didn’t separate. He disclosed that when he learned about this, it was difficult for him.
By that time, he had already decided to leave the soap. Meanwhile, Charley was away on tour with her play. He was leaving the job after 18 years as he had been offered a new role in the West End. It was a big change. Furthermore, he was taking care of the children as Charley was away. Then unexpectedly, he learned that Charley wanted to separate.
Matthew And Charley Are Friends!
Matthew said that he didn’t expect this from Charley Webb, so it was a big shock for him. After working out the best way to co-parent, they are both on good terms and have a friendly relationship. The soap star added they had the best 15 years of their life together and also had three kids out of it. Meanwhile, Matthew is in a relationship with choreographer Heather Scott Martin. He met her during the production of the musical ELF.
Elsewhere, Charley Webb, who plays Debbie Dingle, moved to Australia with her partner after secretly marrying him. When Sarah learned about it, she was shocked. Charity also learned about it and was furious for leaving the Dingles like this. What will happen next? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
