Overview

• Matthew Wolfenden has spoken publicly for the first time about his 2021 suspension from Emmerdale following a mistaken accusation of mimicking a Chinese accent.
• The actor revealed that the suspension led to a nervous breakdown, requiring a month-long stay at The Priory for his mental health recovery.
• Wolfenden left Emmerdale in 2023 after being asked to choose between the soap and a role in Elf The Musical due to the show's no-pantomime rule.
• Currently co-hosting the podcast 'Celebrity Side Hustles' with former co-star Roxy Shahidi, Wolfenden explores celebrities' off-screen passions.
• He has expressed willingness to return to Emmerdale to address his character David Metcalfe's reaction to Leyla Harding's death and support his on-screen son Jacob.