In 2006, Wolfenden was cast as
David Metcalfe, son of
Eric Pollard (
Chris Chittell), in
ITV's
Emmerdale. His first acting job was as an extra on the programme, later he originally auditioned for the role of
Eli Dingle, but lost out to
Joseph Gilgun; then he was called back for the role of
David Metcalfe. Wolfenden has also appeared in
Hollyoaks: Let Loose, a spin-off of
Hollyoaks. In early 2007, Wolfenden finished ninth on the second series of
Soapstar Superstar. He performed the songs "
Bad Day" (
Daniel Powter) and "
Don't Stop Me Now" (
Queen). Wolfenden was partnered with Russian
ice dancer Nina Ulanova for the
seventh series of
Dancing on Ice. His gymnastic and dance background proved to be an advantage and he ended up in the final, against
Hollyoaks actress
Jorgie Porter and
The X Factor contestant
Chico Slimani. Wolfenden continued his role in
Emmerdale while training for
Dancing on Ice. Wolfenden went on to win the series. In 2022, Wolfenden and
Emmerdale co-star
Roxy Shahidi were co-signed to United Agents as screenwriters. They collaborated on an episode of the
BBC medical drama
Holby City and three episodes of the BBC soap opera
Doctors. ==Filmography==