Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has revealed a torn bicep sustained during a charity rugby match, leaving his farm duties in jeopardy. The injury was confirmed in the latest episode of ITV's Fletchers' Family Farm, aired on November 23.
Fletcher had played in a charity match alongside professional athletes Gareth Ellis, Mark Flanagan and Danny McGuire to support the David Lewis Centre. Initially benched, he was later tackled and suspected a torn bicep. A scan has now confirmed the injury, preventing him from showing his Lincoln Red cows at the Royal Cheshire Show.
Turning to his wife Liz, Fletcher asked her to take over the showing duties. 'My arm is killing me still. My arm's really sore and I'm just thinking whether it's best you taking them,' he said. Liz, clearly anxious, replied: 'Well not great, obviously.' She later told cameras she felt 'underprepared' but resolved to go ahead.
In a lighter moment, Fletcher also suffered a paper cut, prompting Liz to joke he was a 'delicate flower' before embracing him. Fletchers' Family Farm airs Sundays on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
