Kelvin Fletcher Reflects on His Emmerdale Past While Looking Ahead to His New Show
Kelvin Fletcher, famed for his portrayal of Andy Sugden on Emmerdale, recently shared his thoughts on his past role and his new adventure in farming alongside his wife, Liz, as they promote their upcoming show, Fletchers’ Family Farm. The couple appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning to discuss their life on a farm in the Peak District, where they raise their four children.
Kelvin Fletcher’s Emmerdale Journey
Kelvin Fletcher’s 20-year tenure on Emmerdale left a significant mark on viewers. From 1996 until 2016, Fletcher’s portrayal of Andy Sugden featured some of the show’s most memorable and dramatic storylines, including his character being wrongly accused of a crime. These events demonstrated Fletcher’s depth as an actor and solidified his status as one of the soap’s iconic stars.
Life After Emmerdale
Since his departure from Emmerdale, Fletcher has embraced a completely different lifestyle. He and Liz now live on a farm in the Peak District with their four children, where they’ve taken on the role of farming enthusiasts, documenting their experiences on Fletchers’ Family Farm. The series, which has captured the ups and downs of their farm life, will return for its fourth season in 2026. The show is expected to feature more of the family’s farm adventures, including the unpredictable return of pigs, which have caused chaos in the past.
The Future of Fletchers’ Family Farm
The new season of Fletchers’ Family Farm is set to premiere on January 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM on ITV1. The series will also offer re-runs of previous seasons, providing fans with an opportunity to catch up on the family’s farming life. The show fills the weeknight slot that Emmerdale previously occupied, bringing farm chaos and family fun to the forefront.
Looking Back on Emmerdale
During his interview with James Martin, Fletcher was asked if he missed his time on Emmerdale. He candidly stated that although he had fond memories, he’s moved on from the show and doesn’t think about it daily. With humor, he added that his character, Andy Sugden, is likely “on the run” abroad, making his return unlikely.
The Shift from Soap Star to Farmer
Fletcher shared how transitioning from acting on a soap opera to managing a family-run farm has brought new joys and challenges. Although Emmerdale was an important part of his career, his focus now lies on his family and farm life, a change that has brought him a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
As the new season of Fletchers’ Family Farm approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Fletcher’s life. The show will not only showcase his life on the farm but also offer a nostalgic look back at his iconic Emmerdale days, solidifying his place in both the world of soap operas and reality TV farming.
