Ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has excited his fans with an update on his latest projects. Kelvin, 40, played Andy Sugden on the ITV soap from 1996 to 2016 before leaving to win Strictly Come Dancing with Oti Mabuse in 2019.
Recently, he’s been enjoying farm life with his family on their reality TV show, Fletchers’ Family Farm, which has been well-received by viewers. This Christmas, ITV will air a festive special featuring Kelvin and his family, where they visit a family farm in Finland and experience the magic of a Nordic winter.
A spokesperson said: “Kelvin, (his wife) Liz and the family are back for a seasonal special where they venture to Finland and visit another family farm thriving in the harsh conditions of the Arctic Circle.”
They added: “It’s not all work, though, as the Fletchers dive into the magic of a Nordic winter by enjoying traditional activities and meeting the animals that flourish in this frosty wilderness to make their Finnish adventure – one the family will never forget.”
Kelvin previously spoke about the challenges of leaving Emmerdale for farming, having moved to the Peak District with his wife and two kids, Marnie and Milo, during lockdown. The actor took to Instagram to share his enthusiasm for his upcoming BBC show, revealing that despite his limited experience in agriculture, he’s managed to navigate farm life with considerable success, reports the Express.
“A week today, our show Kelvin’s Big Farming Adventure comes out,” he excitedly shared. “We can’t wait for you to see it. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy the show. it’ll be informative, it’ll be exciting, it’ll be entertaining and it’ll be honest.”
Kelvin expressed his desire for the programme to reflect the real challenges he and his wife, Liz Marsland, have encountered as newcomers to farming.
Despite the difficulties, he feels they’ve made significant strides on their expansive farmland in a short period.
He added: “Knowledge obviously very limited but with a great sense of belief and togetherness, you know, so far so good. We’re making a relatively smooth success.”
Wrapping up his Instagram Story, he said: “A few struggles along the way, but absolutely loving it, and it’s absolutely a way of life.”