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The Chase: Emmerdale's Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden’s relationship timeline

Emmerdale's real-life husband and wife Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb are one of British soaps' most popular couples.

The pair found love behind the scenes of the Yorkshire-based soap, but it hasn't always been smooth sailing for these two.

The couple met on the set of Emmerdale when Matthew joined the soap in 2006 in the role of David Metcalfe.

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Charley had been on the soap since 2002 as Debbie Dingle, Cain and Charity's daughter.

However, it took another year for sparks to fly and their romance to begin.

Here we take a look at the timeline of their relationship - from a Christmas engagement to having three adorable children, a break-up and more.

2009

Matthew popped the question to Charley on Christmas day in 2009.

The TV couple had been dating for two years before the engagement.

It was expected that they would have a lavish wedding ceremony.

Charley and Matthew welcomed their first son, Buster, in April 2010.

2013

In 2013, after six years together, the couple announced that they were calling time on their relationship.

It came as a shock to soap fans who expected them to make it up the aisle.

A spokesperson confirmed at the time: "Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have today confirmed that they have separated."

Despite their split, the couple remained close friends and co-parented Buster together.

2015

In 2015, the two announced they had reunited.

Matthew told the Daily Record at the time: "It was never a permanent split, we just needed some time apart. Sometimes life just gets on top of you.

"We had a terrible two-year-old at the time and needed time to look at what we had but it was the best thing we could have done.

"Now I’m maybe more thoughtful, more romantic."

Just months after their reunion, Charley and Matthew announced they were expecting a second child.

Bowie Grey was born on December 19 that year, but Charley revealed to OK! that her waters actually broke the day before, when they were on the way to Mothercare.

She was induced the following day and said she was in labour for less than five hours.

2018

In February 2018, the soap stars tied the knot in a secret ceremony.

After a nine-year engagement they decided to invite close friends and family to Charley's 30th birthday party - which was actually their wedding.

Their 100 guests then arrived at Ripley Castle in Harrogate where they learned they would be attending their nuptials.

A year later, they announced they were expecting their third child.

2019

Baby number three was born in July 2019.

Sadly, Charley said Ace suffered health complications following his birth.

She explained: "The umbilical cord was wrapped around Ace’s neck when he was born. It came off and he was passed to me but I could tell something was wrong"

"Ace wasn’t breathing at first – so the midwife had to press the panic button."

Thankfully, he is now a healthy and happy two-year-old.

2022

With three children, life is anything but quiet.

The family-of-five are often seen in snaps on country walks, playing board games and other family activities in Instagram posts.

The family lives in a stunning home in North Yorkshire, near the Emmerdale set.

It is beautifully designed but also full of personal touches, and has a huge garden with a trampoline and goalposts.

Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden will take part in The Chase Celebrity Special: Emmerdale edition at 5.30pm on Sunday on ITV and the ITV Hub

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