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Kelvin Fletcher shows off extravagant purchase and says it's 'best part of farming'

Kelvin's Big Farming Adventure is well underway and the hugely popular BBC show has already been tipped for a second series as fans delight at the former actor's hilarious take on his new country life.

After the first episode aired, many viewers who loved the show, took to social media to praise its success with some even complaining that it wasn't on for long enough.

Kelvin Fletcher is a familiar face on our screens best known for playing Andy Sugden on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role he played for 20 years.

You can find out all the latest Emmerdale news and gossip by visiting our homepage dedicated to the soap.

The actor also had a star turn on Strictly Come Dancing In 2019, going on to win the show alongside his professional dance partner Oti Mabuse.

But now the multi-talented 38-year-old star is entertaining us for an entirely different reason and it seems his stomach is not quite as strong as his Samba.

Kelvin, who admitted “what I know about farming you could write on the back of a stamp” got off to a rocky start as viewers saw him struggle with administering a worming treatment to a sheep in the first episode.

While Kelvin was flooded with praise from the judges during his time on Strictly, farmer Gilly is slightly less complimentary of his farming abilities having already branded him a 'blinkin wuss.'

But now it seems self-proclaimed "townie" Kelvin is finally getting to grips with his new life as he works to restore the 120-acre farm back to its former glory.

In his most recent Instagram post Kelvin revealed his favourite thing about farming and viewers might have guessed that it is of course his beloved tractor.

He shared a snap of the day he purchased his new wheels alongside the caption: "Favourite thing about farming so far?

"Haha yes you guessed it! Collecting my JD felt like Christmas Day and my smile said it all!

"In the tractor world there’s a huge brand loyalty, but despite having never owned a tractor before, my mind was already made up…

"Andy Sugden had one and who can forget those iconic green overalls!

"A special mention to Stuart Cornthwaite and his amazing team who from day 1 were so helpful and supportive and enabled me to hit the ground running and make a significant and sometimes daunting decision so seamless and easy. They made me feel part of the family and have been there every step of the way @cornthwaitegroup

"Now a fully fledged tractor nut, I find myself tractor spotting and I’ve even waved at them! I love them all but I’m a sucker for the green and yellow!

"P.S. It now only takes me 5 minutes to attach my harrow."

Of course the Instagram followers were out in full force to admire his latest toy.

@sebmorris31 said: "I now want a green and yellow tractor."

@dav1d_whitm0re commented: "I am officially jealous of one of your vehicles."

"We love your new series, it needs to be on for an hour though at least!!! Hopefully the next series will be, good luck with all your new adventures." added @lisa_eleftheriou.

@emily_blonde: "This is the most gloriously wholesome thing I’ve ever read, long live Andy Sugden."

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