Emmerdale fans celebrate as Kelvin Fletcher ‘returns’ to soap

Kelvin played Andy Sugden for 20 years
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By Joel Harley

Fans of Emmerdale have rejoiced at the ‘return’ of Kelvin Fletcher to the soap, almost ten years after Andy Sugden left the Dales. However, there’s a caveat – Kelvin won’t be reprising his role, but will instead be hosting a new podcast – sorry, Vodcast – on soaps with his wife, Liz.

The couple, who were married in 2015 and share four children together, currently star in the ITV show Fletcher’s Farm together, in which they share the trials and tribulations of their life on a farm in the Peak District.

Kelvin hasn’t left soapdom behind entirely though – and, posting to Emmerdale’s official Instagram account, he and Liz announced their Vodcast debut with a new video. They were joined by guest Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer on Coronation Street.

Kelvin and Liz Fletcher talking in an interview on This Morning
Kelvin and Liz will host a new ITV soaps Vodcast (Credit: ITV)

Kelvin and Liz Fletcher announce soap news

“Hey guys, we’ve got some exciting news,” said Liz as the announcement began, “we are the hosts of the brand new Vodcast, which is a video podcast in case you didn’t know, of Off Script: Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Where we’re going to be talking all about soaps, and to all of the actors.”

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Former Strictly contestant Kelvin continued: “And today we’ve got our first special guest… the fantastic Claire Sweeney! Watch on YouTube, ITVX, STV Player, Global Player…”

“Or wherever you get your podcasts,” Liz finished.

Andy Sugden looks confused on Emmerdale
Kelvin played Andy Sugden for 20 years (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale fans celebrate as Kelvin Fletcher announces new soap ‘Vodcast’

In the comments below the announcement, soap fans shared their enthusiasm for the Fletcher Family Farm stars’ latest venture.

“DOING GOD’S WORK,” cheered one fan, “GIVING THE CROWD WHO THEY WANT!!”

“This is the best news! All of our favourite people in one place 🤍 of course with the best hosts!” said another.

“Wonderful,” a third commented.

Meanwhile, a fourth said what we’re all thinking: “Andy return when tho.”

Will you be tuning in to Off Script?

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale in 2025? A complete guide to departures, returns and new arrivals in the Dales

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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