Strictly winner Kelvin Fletcher's love story with his wife Liz Marsland ❤️
The Strictly star was in Emmerdale for 20 years
Last updated 8th Jul 2020
Kelvin Fletcher wowed Strictly Come Dancing viewers up and down the country after winning the show in 2019 with his dance partner Oti Mabuse. The former Emmerdale actor, who starred as Andy Sugden for 20 years on the soap, joined the show at the last minute as a replacement for Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing who injured himself in training and was unable to take part.
Fans spotted the excellent chemistry between Kelvin and Oti, which grew into a strong friendship, with both being happily married - Oti to dancer Marius Iepure and Kelvin to his childhood sweetheart Liz Marsland. Find out more about their relationship...
Who is Kelvin Fletcher's wife?
Kelvin is married to his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth Marsland, a fellow actress who appeared in Cold Feet as Rosemary, TV series In The Club in 2016 and is also set to star in short film PACE as DC Lucas alongside Siobhan Finneran, written by Emmerdale star Danny Miller. She also does voice-overs for adverts and trained at the London School of Musical Theatre.
How did Kelvin Fletcher meet Liz Marsland?
They've known each other since they were eight-years-old, having grown up a couple of streets away from each other and even shared their first kiss together! After losing touch, they met again in a club in Manchester, and Kelvin knew from then that she was The One.
When did Kelvin Fletcher and Liz Marsland get married?
Kelvin and Liz tied the knot on 28th November 2015 at London’s One Mayfair, and had their honeymoon in Rome.
Do Kelvin Fletcher and Liz Marsland have any children?
Kelvin and Liz share daughter Marnie, who was born in August 2016, and son Milo in December 2018.
In November 2016, Kelvin and Liz opened up about the birth of their baby daughter Marnie, explaining that it had been a very long, exhausting labour which involved a blood transfusion.
Recounting the experience in an interview with OK! magazine, Kelvin said, "I have utmost respect for her and my love for her has gone up tenfold, and in a different way too; there’s a bond that’s created instantly and I'm indebted to Liz forever for bringing Marnie into the world. It’s a miracle."
He went on to say, "She’s the most beautiful little thing I’ve ever seen."
Kelvin Fletcher's parenting style
Kelvin revealed in a family interview with Hello magazine during the 2020 lockdown that he and wife Liz encourage their children's curiosity. He said, "Both the children have an inquisitive nature, which is so pure, and we want to embrace that. If we all want to wear make-up, we'll all wear make-up.
"It's about having no boundaries or inhibitions. I think that's the best way a child can learn, and hopefully grow up with no preconceived ideas and be free to be who they want to be. Milo has certainly got a good role model in his big sister."
He added that the time at home had actually been a blessing following on from the drama of being on Strictly, "After an intense four or five months of regular family life being disrupted, to be at the other end of the spectrum, where I'm constantly at home – in a weird way, it couldn't have come at a better time for me and Liz, and for the kids.
"We look back on the whole Strictly experience fondly, one we experienced as a family together. We've been together for many years and we're so happy with each other, in our little bubble."
Scroll through to see which celebrities have won Strictly Come Dancing in the past...
Series 1 – Natasha Kaplinsky
Natasha was our first EVER Strictly winner. The television presenter graced our screens in 2004 alongside her dancing partner Brendan Cole.
She won the show dancing the Quickstep (36 points), the Samba (31 points) and the Showdance (35 points).
Natasha has since returned to presenting and you can see her on ITV news.
Series 2 – Jill Halfpenny
Actress Jill won series two with her dancing partner Darren Bennett.
She took the crown from Natasha dancing the Foxtrot (34 points) and the Jive (40 points).
The actress who has previously starred in EastEnders, Coronation Street and Waterloo Road.
Series 3 – Darren Gough
In 2005 Darren became the first man to win Strictly.
He won the show dancing the Foxtrot (36 points) and the Paso Doble (36 points) alongside his partner Lilia Kopylova.
Darren and Lilia also won the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special in 2005.
He retired from cricket in 2008.
Series 4 - Mark Ramprakash
Mark won the BBC show back in 2006.
With his professional partner Karen Hardy they won the show dancing the Tango (34 points), the Salsa (40 points) and the Samba (36 points).
Series 5 – Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon won series five of the show in 2007.
The singer won the BBC show dancing the Waltz (39 points), the Cha Cha Cha (38 points) and the Jive (35 points) alongside her partner Matthew Cutler.
Alesha later became a judge on the show during series seven, eight and nine.
She has continued making music and you can seee her on ITV's Britain's Got Talent as a judge.
Series 6 – Tom Chambers
Back in 2008, viewers saw Tom win the glitterball trophy.
Alongside his partner Camilla Dallerup he won the show dancing the Foxtrot (35 points) and the Salsa (38 points).
Since winning the show, Tom has continued acting.
Series 7 – Chris Hollins
The news presenter won the show in 2009 during the seventh series.
Alongside his partner Ola Jordan, Chris won the show dancing the Foxtrot (46 points), the Charleston (50 points), the Lindy Hop (44 points) and the Showdance (46 points).
Chris has continued presenting and recently co-presented the TV show, Secret Britain.
Series 8 – Kara Tointon
The former EastEnders actress won series eight of Strictly in 2008.
Kara won the show dancing the Rumba (39 points), the Showdance (36 points), the Waltz (38 points) and the American Smooth (37 points) with her partner Artem Chigvintsev.
Kara has continued acting and has since starred in the movie Let's Be Evil.
Series 9 – Harry Judd
The McFly drummer won series ten of the BBC show in 2012 with his partner Aliona Vilani.
He danced the Quickstep (40 points), the Showdance (37 points), American Smooth (39 points) and the Tango (40 points) in the final.
Harry has since returned to the band McFly and is now a dad of two with his wife Izzy.
Series 10 – Louis Smith
The Olympic gymnast won the show in 2012.
Louis won the show with his partner Flavia Cacace and in the final they danced the Salsa (39 points), the Charleston (39 points) and the Showdance (40 points).
Series 11 – Abbey Clancy
The Britain's Next Top Model runner up won Strictly in 2013.
With her partner Aljaz Skorjanec, she won the show dancing the Waltz (40 points), the Showdance (38 points) and the Quickstep (38 points).
Since the show, Abbey returned to Britain's Next Top Model (she came second in 2006) as a head judge.
Series 12 – Caroline Flack
The former X Factor presenter, who sadly died earlier this year, won Strictly in 2014.
In the final along with her partner Pasha Kovalev, she danced the Cha Cha Cha (40 points), the Showdance (40 points) and the Charleston (40 points).
Series 13 – Jay McGuiness
Following in the footsteps of McFly's Harry Judge, The Wanted boyband member Jay McGuiness won the BBC show in 2015.
With his partner Aliona Vilani, Jay danced the Quickstep (36 points), the Showdance (35 points) and the Paso Doble (39 points).
After winning the show he starred in the musical Big and went on to win Celebrity Hunted with his former bandmate Siva Kaneswaran.
Series 14 - Ore Oduba
TV presenter Ore Oduba won the glitterball trophy in 2016 alongside his partner Joanne Clifton.
During the final the pair danced to American Smooth (39 points) and they scored a whopping 40 points for the Showdance and the Jive.
After winning the show, Ore has continued to present and he welcomed his first child into the world with his wife Portia.
Series 15 - Joe McFadden
Actor Joe McFadden and his professional dance partner Katya Jones won Strictly Come Dancing in 2017.
They managed to win the judges and the public over with the Showdance (39 points), Vienesse Waltz (39 points) and Charleston (40 points).
Not only did he win Strictly but the 42-year-old actor broke a record and became the oldest ever winner of the show.
Go Joe!
Strictly 2017 winner has continued acting after getting the glitterball trophy.
Series 16 - Stacey Dooley
Journalist and broadcaster Stacey Dooley took the crown in 2018 with her partner Kevin Clifton, beating Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, YouTuber Joe Sugg and Steps' Faye Tozer.
They won the show with 39 points on their Foxtrot, 36 points on their Showdance and 39 points with their Paso Doble,
Series 17 - Kevin Fletcher
Considering Emmerdale's Kevin Fletcher was a last minute replacement for Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing, who couldn't participate in the show due to a foot injury, he did incredibly well to win it with Oti Mabuse.
Fletcher and Mabuse were given 39 points from the judges for their rumba, 40 points for their showdance and 39 points for their samba.