Kelvin Fletcher and his wife, Liz, have issued a joint statement confirming the future of their farming show. The couple, who star in ITV's 'Fletcher's Family Farm', have secured a lucrative new deal for two additional series.
Record Ratings and Renewal
The show, which airs on Sunday daytime and Monday evenings, has been a massive success for ITV. It helped the channel achieve its highest ratings in a decade for the 11.30am slot. The programme has already garnered 6.3 million streams on ITVX this year, with some episodes attracting up to 2 million viewers.
Joint Statement from Kelvin and Liz
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher expressed their delight in a joint statement: 'We're delighted to be returning for series five and six. What started as a simple desire to share our family's journey has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined.'
Leanne Clarke, Assistant Commissioner for ITV Entertainment and Daytime, added: 'The response to this show has been incredible, so we're thrilled to return to the farm for two more series. The show continues to capture family life in all its chaos and charm, and there's plenty more laughter, hard work, and unforgettable moments still to come.'
Background of the Show
First airing in 2023, the series is set on the Fletchers' 120-acre Peak District farm. It follows the family as they navigate the triumphs and tribulations of rural life. Kelvin, 42, who won 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2019 with Oti Mabuse, married fellow actress Liz in 2015. The couple have four children together.
Despite portraying farmer Andy Sugden on 'Emmerdale' from 1996 to 2016, Kelvin has admitted that neither he nor his wife had any genuine farming experience before the show. He remarked: 'I was playing a farmer for 20 years, but as you'll know, with soaps, we did very little farming. It was more, I think, shooting people with shotguns, going to prison, getting married three or four times. That I was more accustomed to, but when you think of it like that, it sounds crazy, but kind of life has imitated art.'
'Fletcher's Family Farm' is available to watch on ITVX.
