Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden supported by fans as he’s trolled over parenting

The Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden has received support from his followers after recently receiving criticism for his parenting abilities.

A troll attacked the 42-year-old on Instagram, but his supporters rushed to defend him.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden shares hilarious snap

Matthew posted a cute and funny photo on his Instagram account earlier today (February 16).

Ace, Matthew’s son, may be seen standing on the kitchen counter in the picture.

The child is urinating into the sink as his pants are down to his ankles.

Ace: Father I have to pee. Dad: OK, leave. Ace does,” Matthew said as the post’s caption.

Then he included a few amusing hashtags.

The boys’ potty training is “#notexactlywhatImeant #goingwell,”

Unluckily, one of Matthew’s fans wasn’t impressed with the celebrity’s photo.

They instructed Matthew to “stop filming and take him to the restroom” in a now-deleted comment.

Many of the Emmerdale actor’s supporters, though, immediately defended him.

One follower wrote, “Shut up,” while others added similar comments.

The troll wasn’t the only person, though, who didn’t find Ace’s actions amusing.

One follower called it “frenzied.” Another added, “I think it’s a little nasty.”

Some, though, found the humor in it.

“Thank you for the laugh; I needed one today. One supporter said, “Well done Ace, better in the sink than other places.

Another said, “Love it [sic].”

Fans of British soap operas are likely to recognize Matthew.

Since his on-screen debut on Emmerdale in 2006, the 42-year-old has been a regular.

In the long-running ITV show, he portrays David Metcalfe.

Matthew has been on Hollyoaks: Let Free, an E4 soap opera spin-off, in addition to Emmerdale.

Matthew participated in Dancing On Ice in 2012, ultimately taking home the title.

He is wed to Charley Webb, another Emmerdale actor. Together, they are parents to three kids.