'Emmerdale' actor Matt Healy is set to leave the soap, after playing Matthew King for almost five years.
According to the show's official website, the actor will leave the soap in a dramatic exit storyline.
Healy said: "After nearly five years of wearing Matthew's suits every morning and having to shave every day, I feel ready to pull on some Bermuda shorts and grow a goatee!
"On a serious note, I've had a brilliant time at 'Emmerdale' and I'm excited about what lies ahead."
'Emmerdale' series producer Anita Turner said: "Matt has been an asset to the show but we have both agreed that Matthew King will leave 'Emmerdale' in an explosive storyline at the end of the year."
