Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confirmed that he is working on a new project just days after his exit aired on the soap.
The David Metcalfe actor left the Dales after almost two decades of playing the iconic shopkeeper.
It comes amid a time of change for the star who recently confirmed he was calling time on his marriage to former co-star Charley Webb, who he shares three children with.
The actor was then spotted out with his reported new girlfriend just days after announcing the split. Talking about his latest role on social media, he penned: “First day of the new project,” followed by a heart-eye emoji.
Matthew, who is currently starring in Elf the Musical on the West End stage, appeared to be hinting that he’s already landed a brand new musical role.
It comes as the 43-year-old was photographed with his reported new love interest, who he is said to have been enjoying 'secret dates' with.
It's believed he's in a relationship with personal trainer and musical theatre star Heather Scott Martin, who is understood to be starring in Elf the Musical as the swing/dance captain, while Matthew takes on the lead role as Buddy.
Heather, a West End star who trained at the prestigious Brit Performing Arts School, has performed in various musicals such as Mamma Mia, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.
She also offers personal training services, with a work page revealing the motto: “Leave the past behind, focus on what you can do now.”
Additional pictures obtained by The Sun show the couple walking hand in hand as they headed back to Matthew’s apartment. A source described them as looking like 'honeymooners' or 'love-up teenagers.' The source added that Watford-based Heather had been 'wary' about getting involved with Matthew too soon.
“She was trying not to be seen with him, standing away from the stage door when he emerged from show rehearsals and shows, " they claimed.
"But now the cat is out of the bag. Heather is a clean-cut, popular woman who was desperate not to be painted as Matthew’s ‘other woman’. She’s not happy about being thrust into the conversation of his celebrity marriage breakdown.”
On Wednesday, November 22, both Charley and Matthew released statements on their social media accounts, confirming their split but vowing to “remain friends.”
Charley, 35, told her followers: “It is with love and respect that Matthew and I have decided to separate.” Matthew also reposted the same statement from his perspective on his Instagram.
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