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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Liz Fletcher says 'my heart' in family update as fans say 'congratulations'
Liz Fletcher has been inundated with support after her daughter's incredible achievement at a dancing competition. The actor and voiceover artist who has appeared in a number of roles on both stage and screen, shared the special moment Marnie won a gold medal at a dance competition on social media. The mum shares four children with former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher. They have Marnie, Milo, and twins Mateusz and Maximus. The family has a huge following thanks to the success of their series Fletchers' Family Farm, the series follows Kelvin and Liz Fletcher and their four children as they transition from city life to running a 120-acre farm in the Peak District. The show documents their journey as they learn about farming, raise animals, and navigate the challenges of rural life. The family share regular updates to their social media channels. READ MORE: ITV The Chase fans fume over 'fixed' questions READ MORE: BBC The Hit List viewers in disbelief at what Scouse contestants did on the show Liz shared the latest update, taking to Instagram last night, she wrote: "We officially have a GLOBAL GOLD CHAMPION Marnie Fletcher. 2025 @globaldanceopen. "She gave her hours, her heart, and her little feet to something she loves learning, trying, getting back up, again and again. She listened, she trusted every word, every correction, every cheer from her teachers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liz Fletcher (@liz_fletcher83) "Then came the wings… where the world is quiet but her heart is loud. Nerves danced in her tummy, but so did courage. And in that moment, she knew this is her time, her stage. And she stepped into the light, ready to shine." The delighted mum, added "I couldn't be any prouder", a second video showed the moment Marnie realised she had won the gold. She took to the stage to receive her first place card to a huge applause from the audience and fellow dancers. Liz wrote: "The moment she realised she got the GOLD. My heart." Emmerdale star Adam Thomas commented: "Wowowowowowowow" and former Coronation Street actress wrote "Amazing!! Well-done Marnie", with another Cobbles star, Brooke Vincent replying with red heart emojis. One fan wrote: "Congratulations Marnie" and others said "Well done Marnie" and "She is an absolute star isn't she. Showbiz running in her veins. She will go far. Congrats Marnie." It has been a busy couple of months for the family. Kelvin and Liz have just launched his own podcast dedicated to the world of soaps, and examining storylines from two he's been in himself, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. He spent two decades on the latter soap, and while that lifestyle is part of his past, he now interviews the ITV show's current actors for Off Script, adding to the opportunities fans have to engage with him.
The Herald Scotland
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Coronation Street legend nearly quit show over ITV decision
This forced him to consider hanging up his hat and dropping out of Corrie altogether. Simon Gregson considered leaving Coronation Street after being left 'gutted' by an ITV decision Recalling the dilemma, the Coronation Street star said: 'I was offered rallying with Seat." He added: "I was offered a few things. I had to meet with the boss of insurance for ITV, and he said: 'Absolutely hell no', and that was my possible career in racing gone. I was gutted, it was my lifelong dream.' The ITV actor remembered that he was envious, Kelvin Fletcher, who left rival soap opera Emmerdale to race cars. He said: 'And then of course, Kelvin from Emmerdale, he's racing McLaren, Bentley, Porsche." According to The Mirror, he added: 'I was like, 'that was my dream!' He said 'Get lost' and left the show. Which is what I should have done, or maybe I shouldn't, or I wouldn't be here now.' Recommended Reading: However, despite his love for cars and acting clashing, he previously admitted that he wouldn't be on the cobbles if it wasn't for the former. 'The reason I went for the job - because I wasn't an actor, I wanted to join the RAF originally - the reason I went for it was for money,' he explained. He added on the motoring podcast Fuelling Around: 'Because I'd seen a Ford Escort Mexico, in bright orange and I was like 'I want that car, so I'll go for that job'.'
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Leek indoor market reopens after 'incredible' refurbishment
An indoor market has reopened after undergoing a £3.4m refurbishment which aims to secure its future in the centre of a Staffordshire town for years to moved out of Leek Indoor Markets in March as work got under way to transform the site, which includes the Butter Market and Trestle Moorlands District Council said the project was a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to breathe new life into the Strictly and Emmerdale star, Kelvin Fletcher, who attended the official opening, said the new look was "incredible". As part of the work, the Victorian character of the Butter Market shop fronts has been restored, with wi-fi and CCTV systems installed. Changes to the Trestle Market have seen a new entrance as well as the creation of an events space and food and drink outlets. Mr Fletcher, who now run Fletcher's Family Farm near Wincle, said: "It's been great today - the market looks fantastic. "This refresh looks incredible, I think the vendors should count themselves very lucky to be in such a wonderful setting here. "This market is synonymous with Leek town. It's been here for many generations and hopefully with this new refurb, long may it continue."Councillor Matt Swindlehurst, cabinet member for leisure and tourism at the council, said he wanted the area to continue its "long history" of hosting events. "We've got to remember that this market is part of the whole economic centre of the town," he said."We've appointed an independent market management which has a specialty in events management to make sure we continue that tradition." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
