Why did Kelvin Fletcher leave Emmerdale, will he win Strictly and how can I follow him on social media?

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FORMER Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has swapped the Dales for the dancefloor as he wows the judges on Strictly Come Dancing 2019.

But what else do we know about the actor? Here’s the lowdown on the soap hunk and his family life…

Will Kelvin Fletcher win Strictly Come Dancing?

Kelvin Fletcher has impressed the Strictly judges and those alike week on week.

His incredible dance moves have left the bookies convinced he can win the entire competition.

The actor’s odds of lifting the Glitterball Trophy currently stand at 5/6.

However, he is closely followed by children’s presenter Karim Zeroual, with odds of 7/2.

Who is Kelvin Fletcher partnered with on Strictly and how much is he being paid?

On September 8, 2019 it was revealed that Kelvin would be replacing injured Jamie Laing on Strictly.

He is partnered up with Oti Mabuse, who was originally paired with Jamie.

Speaking about signing up to the show, Kelvin said: “I can’t believe it, it’s a dream come true. Those who know me, after a few beers, I love music and I love to dance, but that doesn’t mean I’ll be any good!

“Once you put choreography and a few dance moves, who knows?”

Kelvin said to have been paid something in the region of 25,000 and 40,000 to take part in the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Why did Kelvin Fletcher leave Emmerdale?

Kelvin first joined Emmerdale at the tender age of six-years-old in 1996.

He played the part of Andy Sugden for 20 years, before quitting the role in 2016 for good.

During an appearance on This Morning, the actor opened up about his decision to leave the ITV soap.

Speaking to host Emmon Holmes and Ruth Langsford, he explained: “Twenty years is a long time. Its been an incredible twenty years.

“I am so grateful to Emmerdale. Throughout that period I have always had a real sense of fulfillment and purpose.”

He added: What started out as a hobby at six years old I was then able to do something like that every day on a professional platform on one of the countrys greatest shows. I have been extremely lucky.

Looking back over 20 years it has been a rollercoaster and for me its give me passion to leave and continue.”

Kelvin is best known for playing the lovable Andy Sugden in the soap for 20 years

Is Kelvin Fletcher married and does he have kids?

Kelvin married his long-time love Liz Marsland in a lavish 55,ooo ceremony on November 28, 2015.

They welcomed their daughter Marnie the following year.

In August 2018, the couple announced that they were expecting their second child, a son who was born in December 2018.