Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher recently delighted fans by sharing a lighthearted confession about his past crush on co-star Claire King, who portrays the iconic Kim Tate. During an episode of his podcast Off Script, co-hosted with his wife Liz, Fletcher reminisced about his early days on the ITV soap, where he played Andy Sugden from 1996 to 2016. (Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher playfully shares past crush on co-star)

“I think we’ve got to give a special mention as well to Claire King, of course, who plays Kim Tate,” Fletcher remarked. “So she started Emmerdale in 1989. I remember when I started in Emmerdale, I started in 1996, and quite a few characters become soap legends. I think Kim Tate is iconic.” (Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher playfully shares past crush on co-star)

He continued, “Looks amazing on camera, I used to have the biggest crush on her.” His wife Liz playfully interjected, warning, “Hey Kim, watch it!” (Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher playfully shares past crush on co-star)

Fletcher expressed admiration for King, stating, “So many people do! Everyone adores her because she works so hard, she cares so much for the show, and the audience love her as well. She’s just a brilliant character!” (Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher playfully shares past crush on co-star)

This candid revelation offers fans a charming glimpse into the camaraderie and mutual respect among the Emmerdale cast, highlighting the enduring appeal of its characters and actors.