Matthew Wolfenden and his on-screen girlfriend Isabel Hodgins will reportedly return to Emmerdale following a ‘rigorous’ a race row probe.
The soap stars have been absent from the ITV soap since September, following claims that ‘the accent of a mixed-raced actress was mimicked’ on set.
The unnamed actress was upset following an inappropriate comment made towards her, before it was claimed her accent was mocked during the fall out.
Comeback: Matthew Wolfenden (pictured July 2021) and Isabel Hodgins will allegedly return to Emmerdale after a race row probe
According to The Sun, ITV bosses have accepted Matthew, 41, (David Metcalfe) and Isabel’s, 28, (Victoria Sugden’s) explanation that the alleged remark and mimicry were ‘misheard’, with no formal action to be taken against them.
A source revealed to the publication: ‘ITV have conducted a rigorous enquiry into the allegations made, with witness statements taken. Bosses accepted Matthew and Isabel’s explanation and agreed they can return to work.
However, it has been made very clear that racism and bullying will not be tolerated by ITV. They have also offered the subject of their alleged remarks guidance about how to deal with the pair’s return.’
MailOnline has contacted an Emmerdale spokesperson for comment.
