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Victoria Johns

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher shamed over video of daughter, 5, and son, 3, driving

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has been 'dad-shamed' over a video of his daughter, five, and son, three, driving.

The actor, 38, best known for playing Andy Sugden in the soap, told fans Marnie and Milo were doing a "different kind of homework" as they took turns in the car.

The 4x4 was on the family's farm in the Peak District from where Kelvin and his wife Liz present Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure on BBC.

However, fans weren't happy about the idea of the little ones being behind the wheel.

One said: “Not sure I'm comfortable with that ,” while another wrote: “Not a good idea. No seat belts.”

A third added: “Not sure. Very dangerous not a good idea,” as a fourth asked: “Not sure if that’s a good thing or not ??”

There are no restrictions for minors driving a car on private land.

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has been 'dad-shamed' over a video of his daughter, five, and son, three, driving (Getty Images for British Champio)

The Mirror has contacted Kelvin's reps for comment.

Kelvin decided to ditch the Dales for farm life when he bought a 120 acre farm in the Peak District in 2019.

The family, including seven-month old twins Maximus and Mateusz, live on the property alongside 20 sheep, three pigs and three alpacas.

In an interview with the Radio Times, Kelvin said forking out for the farm was "big step", but he was ready to "embrace something new".

"Often life is a case of always being on to the next thing, and I guess lockdown was a real pause when you couldn't help but be present and reflect," he said.

"Sometimes I do wonder whether we've taken on too much.

"But I can't imagine us not doing this now. It's ignited something inside me, and I love it."

Kelvin bought the farm in 2019 (PA)

The father-of-four raised eyebrows recently when as he was seen parking his huge tractor on Alderley Edge's swish high street in Cheshire.

The actor managed to squeeze the super tall vehicle between two posh cars before heading for breakfast with his children.

Sporting a plaid shirt, jeans and wellies, Kelvin manoeuvred the huge tractor before hopping out and inspecting his handiwork.

Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure in on BBC (BBC/Jon Parker Lee)

The star then met Milo, twins Maximus Crowther and Mateusz, and Liz as they made their way to The Village Cafe for a meal.

In a recent interview with Hello! Kelvin shared his plans to sell produce from his farm, saying: "The farming carries on. It's a quieter time of year now, but we're making hay at the moment.

"We want it to be a working farm, selling our own produce. By next year, you'll be able to buy Fletcher's sausages."

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