Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has touched the hearts of his followers with a deeply personal social media post dedicated to his younger brother, Dean. The Strictly Come Dancing champion shared a series of nostalgic and current photos, highlighting their uncanny resemblance and enduring bond, which left fans and former co-stars alike rushing to share their admiration.
A Heartfelt Instagram Homage
On Sunday, January 11, the 41-year-old star, best known for playing Andy Sugden on the ITV soap for two decades, took to his Instagram account. He posted a touching throwback picture of himself alongside Dean, contrasted with present-day snaps of the pair surrounded by their combined eight children. In his caption, Fletcher wrote emotionally about their relationship, stating, "The sofa's different but the love is the same, and we are now sharing it with our 8 beautiful children." He went on to describe Dean as his "biggest support, my closest confidant and my deepest bond."
Soap Stars and Fans Rally with Support
The post quickly garnered an outpouring of affection from Fletcher's former colleagues in the television industry. Charley Webb, who played Debbie Dingle, commented "Love love love," while Natalie Anderson (Alicia Metcalfe) and Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas responded with heart emojis. The response from the public was equally fervent, with countless remarks focusing on the brothers' strikingly similar features. Many observers were particularly stunned by how much the older photo resembled Kelvin's own three-year-old twins. One fan exclaimed, "Wow that first pic looks just like your twins," while others echoed sentiments about their strong family likeness and beautiful bond.
A Family Accustomed to the Spotlight
This isn't the first time Dean Fletcher has shown support for his famous brother; he was notably in the audience cheering Kelvin on during his victorious Strictly Come Dancing run in 2019 with professional partner Oti Mabuse. Furthermore, acting talent runs in the family. Another younger brother, Brayden, appeared in a 2016 episode of Coronation Street as a youth who tormented Chesney Brown. Their half-sister, Keeley Forsyth, has also graced the cobbles of Weatherfield and has a successful career as an actress in shows like Holby City, alongside releasing three solo albums.
Kelvin Fletcher, who left Emmerdale in 2016, has since found fame through Strictly and now stars with his wife Liz and their four children in the reality series Fletchers' Family Farm. His latest personal post serves as a poignant reminder of the strong family ties that continue to support him beyond the glare of the television lights.
