Five Times the Shock: Kelvin Fletcher and Wife Liz Stun Fans with Jaw-Dropping Baby Reveal
By Entertainment Correspondent December 29, 2025
In a heartwarming and utterly unexpected announcement that has sent social media into a frenzy, former Emmerdale star and Strictly Come Dancing champion Kelvin Fletcher, 41, and his wife Liz Marsland have revealed they are expecting their fifth child. The couple, already proud parents to four young children, dropped the bombshell in a sweet family update that quickly turned into cheers, tears, and sheer disbelief among fans.
What started as a casual festive post on Instagram escalated into one of the most joyful celebrity family news stories of the year. “We couldn’t be more excited to share that baby number five is on the way! 💖👶✨,” the caption read, accompanied by a adorable family photo showing Kelvin and Liz surrounded by their brood, with Liz subtly cradling a early baby bump. Followers flooded the comments with congratulations, many expressing shock at the rapid expansion of the Fletcher clan.
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Kelvin and Liz’s love story began in childhood, when they first met as kids. They reconnected years later, tying the knot in a glamorous London ceremony in 2015. Kelvin has long been open about his desire for a large family – back in interviews during his Emmerdale days, he famously declared he wanted “five children.” Fans are now joking that he’s finally achieving his dream, with this latest addition making it a reality.
The couple’s family has grown quickly: daughter Marnie arrived in 2016 (famously conceived, they say, on their wedding night honeymoon), followed by son Milo in 2018. In a surprise twist that echoed today’s shock, they announced twins in 2022 – sons Maximus and Mateusz – bringing their total to four. Their journey into parenthood has been documented on their hit ITV series Fletchers’ Family Farm, where viewers have watched the chaos and joy of raising four kids amid lambs, crops, and countryside adventures on their 120-acre Peak District farm.
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This fifth pregnancy comes as the Fletchers continue to thrive in rural life, having swapped city living for farming in 2021. Their show has captured the highs and lows – from welcoming newborn calves to family sing-alongs and upcycling projects. Just weeks ago, they teased exciting new TV ventures, including a Christmas special for Fletchers’ Country Workshop, proving they’re busier than ever.
Fans reacted with a mix of delight and amazement. “Five times the shock indeed! 😱 Congratulations – your family is beautiful!” one wrote. Another added, “From Strictly glitterball to five kids on a farm – what a life! Tears of joy here 💖.” Many expressed concern about juggling it all: “How do you manage four already? Superparents! Can’t wait to see baby five on the farm show.”
Kelvin, known for his role as Andy Sugden on Emmerdale and his triumphant 2019 Strictly win with Oti Mabuse, has embraced fatherhood wholeheartedly. In past interviews, he’s spoken about the “immense pride” in his children’s farm upbringing, teaching them responsibility and love for animals. Liz, an actress and fashion buyer turned farmer, has shared the chaos of twin newborns and the “broody feelings” that linger.
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As for what’s next? Sources close to the couple hint at more farm adventures, possibly featuring the new arrival in future episodes. With mating season bringing new animals to the farm and their public events like “Christmas at Fletchers on the Farm” drawing crowds, life shows no signs of slowing down.
This announcement couldn’t come at a more magical time, just days before New Year’s. The Fletchers’ story is a reminder of love, surprise, and the beauty of a growing family. Congratulations to Kelvin, Liz,
