'Emmerdale' star: 'David, Leyla meant to be'

Matthew Wolfenden has revealed that he believes his Emmerdale alter ego David Metcalfe is meant to be with girlfriend Leyla Harding, after surviving a number of dramas together.

David and Leyla, portrayed by Roxanne Ghawa-Shahidi, have faced the shop owner's infidelity and the revelation that she has a secret son, but despite their difficulties, the pair continue to remain strong as a couple.

Wolfenden told Inside Soap: "I'd say Leyla is the right woman for David but then I think about all the things she's done to him. People often say to me, 'I can't believe he's still with her'.

"David seems to be under the thumb, and Leyla gets away with cheating, stealing and having a secret son. But David has been good enough to put that to one side, so because of that I reckon she must be the right girl for him."

However, the current peacefulness between David and Leyla could be shattered by the arrival of wild child Amy. Wolfenden has praised actress Chelsea Halfpenny's portrayal of the feisty teenager.

"I haven't had to give Chelsea any advice - she's absolutely fantastic," Wolfenden explained.

"She should give me some advice. We have a ball on set together and I love working with her. Chris Chittell (Eric Pollard) and Charlie Hardwick (Val Pollard) are really loving having Chelsea around because it's freshened the whole place up."

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