Former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher has touched the hearts of fans and former colleagues alike with a heartfelt social media tribute to his younger brother. The 41-year-old, best known for playing Andy Sugden on the ITV soap, shared a series of nostalgic and current photos with his sibling Dean, highlighting their uncanny resemblance and enduring bond.
A Family Bond Through the Years
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Fletcher took to Instagram to post a touching collection of images. The post featured a throwback picture of the pair as youngsters, contrasted with recent smiling photos where they are joined by their combined total of eight children. "The sofa's different but the love is the same, and we are now sharing it with our 8 beautiful children," the actor wrote in the caption.
He continued with a powerful message of brotherly love, stating: "Still my biggest support, my closest confidant and my deepest bond. I love you brother." The post quickly garnered an outpouring of affection from his extensive network in the entertainment world and beyond.
Soap Stars and Fans Rally with Support
The comment section was soon flooded with well-wishes from familiar faces. Charley Webb, who played Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale, commented with a simple but effusive "Love love love." Natalie Anderson, famed for her role as Alicia Metcalfe, responded with two heart emojis, a gesture mirrored by Coronation Street's Ryan Thomas, known for playing Jason Grimshaw.
Fans were particularly struck by the brothers' similar appearance, with many noting a strong family likeness to Fletcher's own three-year-old twins. One follower exclaimed, "Wow that first pic looks just like your twins," while another observed, "Gosh you can tell you're brothers! So alike!" A fourth fan summed up the general sentiment, writing, "Blimey Kelvin you're so alike, it's great to see you both and all the kiddies."
The Fletcher Family's Showbiz Connections
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 stint in 2019, which he won with professional partner Oti Mabuse.
Furthermore, Kelvin is not the only member of the Fletcher family with screen experience. His younger brother, Brayden, appeared in a 2016 episode of Coronation Street as an unnamed youth who tormented character Chesney Brown, played by Sam Aston. Additionally, Kelvin's half-sister, Keeley Forsyth, has also graced the cobbles of Weatherfield and has a successful career as a singer, having released three solo albums, alongside acting roles in shows like Holby City and The Casual Vacancy.
Since leaving Emmerdale in 2016 after his character Andy Sugden was framed for attempted murder, Kelvin has focused on family life and his farming venture, documented in the series Fletchers' Family Farm, which he shares with his wife Liz and their four children.
