Emmerdale legend Kelvin Fletcher has opened up about his struggles to find work after being turned down for 10 roles.
Emmerdale fans will know Kelvin, 37, played Andy Sugden in the ITV soap for 20 years - leaving in 2016. As many will know, he went on to appear in BBC content Strictly Come Dancing and he won the competition in 2019.
Now, unfortunately, acting work seems to be drying up and Kelvin has opened up about his struggles on Instagram.
You can find out all the latest Emmerdale news and gossip by visiting our homepage dedicated to the soap
As our colleagues at The Mirror report, Kelvin told fans he’s getting frustrated at being rejected for acting jobs.
During an Insta live session, Kelvin said: "A friend of mine, an actress, just messaged me and said, 'I can't even get a f***ing self-tape'."
Enter your postcode to see what's happening where you live
"So I know how frustrating those little selfies are, because I've been that person thinking, 'Even they are working now.'
"Let me tell you, I've had about 10 nos in these last few months."
Thankfully, Kelvin revealed news that he’s bagged himself a new TV role after being rejected multiple times, and encouraged his peers to remain positive.
"So, keep the faith. Patience is key, as I always say," he continued.
Kelvin added a bit of positivity to his message, as he concluded: "For all those out there who, like me, are sick of hearing the nos, I'm sure I'm going to get a lot more nos after this one.
"But I'm enjoying this while it is. Thus, the obligatory trailer selfie. It's obviously p***ed off quite a few people - enjoy!"
Kelvin is set to star in a new Channel 5 drama alongside Sheridan Smith.
Teacher is a psychological thriller which follows Jenna, a state school teacher, whose life unravels after being accused of a drunken sexual encounter with one of her pupils.
Don't miss the latest Emmerdale news - keep up to date by signing up to our dedicated newsletter here.
