Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has shared throwback photos with his brother Dean

Kelvin Fletcher

Emmerdale fans floored as Kelvin Fletcher shares rare snap of lookalike brother(Image: ITV)

Emmerdale fans were left floored after Kelvin Fletcher shared a rare snap of his lookalike brother. Kelvin is best known for his portrayal of Andy Sugden on the popular ITV soap from 1996 until 2016, when his character went on the run after being framed for attempted murder.

The 41-year-old actor and Strictly Come Dancing champion is also recognised for featuring on Fletchers’ Family Farm alongside his wife, Liz, and their children Marnie, Milo, Maximus and Mateusz.

Kelvin posted on Instagram on Sunday (January 11) with a touching message celebrating his younger brother, Dean. The star uploaded a nostalgic photograph of the pair, alongside cheerful snaps of the brothers with their children today.

“The sofa’s different but the love is the same, and we are now sharing it with our 8 beautiful children,” the caption read, reports the Mirror.

Kelvin Fletcher has paid tribute to his lookalike brother

Kelvin Fletcher has paid tribute to his lookalike brother(Image: Instagram/@kelvin_fletcher)

“Still my biggest support, my closest confidant and my deepest bond. I love you brother.”

Several of Kelvin’s former Emmerdale colleagues flocked to the comments to express their affection, with Debbie Dingle star Charley Webb commenting: “Love love love.”

Natalie Anderson, who portrayed Alicia Metcalfe, added two heart emojis, as did Corrie star Ryan Thomas, who is known for his role as Jason Grimshaw. Soap enthusiasts also rallied behind the post, with many stunned by how much the brothers resemble Kelvin’s three-year-old twins. “Wow that first pic looks just like your twins,” one person wrote.

Another commented: “Great pic of you all. Really lovely,” whilst a third noted: “Gosh you can tell you’re brothers! So alike!”

The former Emmerdale star shared several sweet photos

The former Emmerdale star shared several sweet photos(Image: Instagram/@kelvin_fletcher)

A fourth admirer echoed similar thoughts, remarking: “Blimey Kelvin you’re so alike, it’s great to see you both and all the kiddies,” with another adding: “Oh wow you are the spitting image of each other! Gorgeous photos. It’s so lovely that you still have such a strong bond.”

Dean famously cheered on his brother from the Strictly audience back in 2019, when Kelvin triumphed alongside his professional partner Oti Mabuse.

Kelvin isn’t the only family member accustomed to the limelight, as his younger brother, Brayden, is recognised for appearing in a 2016 episode of Corrie as an unnamed youth. His character memorably gave Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) a hard time.

That’s not all, as Kelvin’s half-sister, Keeley Forsyth, has also graced the cobbles with her presence. She’s released three solo albums and featured in numerous popular TV programmes, including Holby City and The Casual Vacancy.

Emmerdale airs weekday nights at 8pm on ITV1 and STV, and Coronation Street airs weekday nights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and STV as part of ITV’s new soap power hour scheduling pattern for Coronation Street and Emmerdale