Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher played the character of Andy Sugden in the soap. He opened up about his time in the soap. Meanwhile, Liz and Kelvin also spoke about the fourth season of Fletchers’ Family Farm. Keep reading to know more about the fourth series!
Fourth Season Is Out!
Kelvin Fletcher was known for playing Andy Sugden in the soap. He spent two decades in the Yorkshire village and made an appearance in over 2000 episodes. He left the soap in 2016 when he was wrongly accused of shooting Lawrence White by Chrissie White. This prompted him to escape custody by using forged documents to evade prosecution.
Meanwhile, the former soap star lives a rural life with his wife, Liz and their four young children in the Peak District. Their daily experiences are captured in the ITV programme Fletchers’ Family Farm. Its fourth season was out today at 7:30 p.m. Earlier, the soap dominated the weeknight schedule.
Elsewhere, the couple recently made an appearance on James Martin’s Saturday Morning on January 17, 2026. It offered a glimpse into their current life and also reflected on the shift from television to farming. Kelvin said that he enjoyed twenty years in the soap. It’s a past chapter, and he has moved on now. The former soap star added that it’s funny how life imitates art.
Kelvin Fletcher Opens Up About Farm Life!
Furthermore, Kelvin opened up about Andy’s exit. He joked that he thinks he is on a run. Meanwhile, life on the farm is peaceful. Liz also teased what the fans would expect from the upcoming season of Fletchers’ Family Farm.
She said that they are bringing pigs back. So there will be unscripted moments. Meanwhile, as the timing of the show made Emmerdale shift to a later time, Liz joked that they are the new Emmerdale, basically.
Elsewhere, Kelvin’s transition from television to farm life has been a story of reinvention. His real life mirrors the rural drama of his former onscreen role. However, Kelvin and Liz’s life is based on authenticity and hard work. The couple is ready to welcome the old and new fans. Liz added that today, there were shorter versions of all three series.
Though there are speculations about Andy’s return, Kelvin is focused on the future. The couple’s show is more than just a glimpse into rural living. Meanwhile, did you like Andy Sugden’s character? Share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!