I think he will be back if he does not injury himself badly or kill himself car racing
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The rumours were true - Emmerdale's Andy Sugden has said a heartbreaking goodbye to the village after 20 unforgettable years.
Tuesday's hour-long episode (August 16) ended with Andy successfully fleeing from the law by going on the run - leaving behind his on-off partner Bernice, who'd briefly considered going with him.
But why did Kelvin Fletcher decide to leave after so long as Andy? What's next for him? And could he ever come back? Here, Kelvin reveals the answers to those questions and a whole lot more...
What made you decide to leave Emmerdale?
"I've always had aspirations to play other characters, but over the years I've always felt so happy and so challenged at Emmerdale. So the decision to leave the show never really came, until probably the last 18 months. I'd just had the happiest two or three years I've ever had at Emmerdale, with some really good storylines.
"I felt comfortable and confident in myself, so I wanted to at least give it a go and try other things. But it's testament to Emmerdale that I felt confident to pursue another challenge."
Did you have to put a lot of thought into the decision to go?
"Well, it wasn't that I felt I couldn't get anything more out of the job, as every day at Emmerdale is a new challenge. But it was definitely a big decision to make and it took me the best part of a year. When I finally made the decision, it was a relief in many ways but I also knew what I was going to miss."
What did you make of your exit storyline?
"I thought it was great. I left it entirely in the hands of the Emmerdale team and had no input into how Andy would leave. I put my full trust in them to come up with a way for him to leave that was fitting for the character. It was a surprising exit storyline and I think it's been really well received. It's also fitted in well with other storylines which are going on in the show at the moment.
"I think what Emmerdale were quite excited about was that my exit storyline was the catalyst for further stories to come throughout the summer with Chrissie and Lawrence.
"For example, it was the real start for Chrissie being this soap bitch they have planned. Chrissie wanting to send Andy down for a crime he didn't commit sets the bar quite high for her future!"
Has it been hard to keep so quiet about your exit?
"It's been very hard. The first people I told from the Emmerdale cast were Danny Miller (Aaron), Adam Thomas (Adam) and James Hooton (Sam). Those were the only three. I was waiting for the green light from the production before telling anyone, as I didn't want to ruin anything and we knew that Andy's exit was going to be a surprise. But as we work so closely together, I felt like I was holding this big secret and betraying some of my closest work colleagues.
"I did confide in people, but it wasn't until six months after I'd made the decision. Secrecy was paramount, so I think people were quite shocked when they heard the news but they were also really supportive and wished me all the best. That gave me confidence moving forward and it's exciting."
Did you get upset on your last day?
"I did get upset, yeah! There was a particular scene on my last day with Ryan Hawley (Robert), which was really emotional. Ryan has only been in the show for a couple of years, but he feels like my brother in real life and I feel a really close bond with him.
"So when Andy was telling Robert he loves him and he'll miss him, that was genuine because there's a part of me that loved him and was going to miss him.
"Then obviously I had to say goodbye to everyone else on my last day, too. My mum and dad came in for my last scenes, so having them there was very emotional."
What were your favourite storylines over the years?
"There's been so many. I've always enjoyed the big stunt scenes that I've had - from the barn fire when I first started in Emmerdale, to years later when Victoria started a fire and Andy had to rescue people.
"But for me the emotional scenes really stand out, for example when Katie had an affair with Robert. Even though I was a young kid at the time, I've also got clear memories of the time that Andy admitted to Jack that he'd started a fire.
"More recently, the scenes of Andy losing Katie also stand out. They were quite sad but also some of my most enjoyable, including working with Ryan Hawley on that storyline."
What will you miss the most?
"It's the people who I'll miss the most - just going to work at Emmerdale, working with great people and having a laugh. It's a very happy place to work and that gave me an immense sense of fulfilment. So that will be the biggest void, I guess."
Did you have a good leaving party?
"Yeah, it was really good. I had a band playing and everyone was there from cast, crew and producers. Even the Emmerdale security guards were there. It was a really nice turnout and a chance for me to say thanks to everyone.
"Liz Estensen, who plays Diane, got up and did a great speech that really caught me off guard. When you've worked so closely with someone for so many years, to hear them saying so many lovely things about you is touching.
"In particular, Liz mentioned Clive Hornby who played Jack Sugden. Throughout my time at Emmerdale, Clive has been one of the biggest inspirations and memories, so it was lovely for Liz to mention and speak on behalf of him. I'd always hoped that Clive thought a lot of me, but to hear from Liz how highly he did think of me really did bring a tear to my eye.
"Danny Miller, who's become one of my best friends, also organised a video behind my back. They'd been filming a farewell video and they were all sarcastically taking the piss out of me in it! That was right up my street and I think the sentiments were spot on."
Where would you like to go from here?
"I want to continue to be challenged and feel a sense of fulfilment, like I have over the years at Emmerdale. I've got aspirations to do other genres and I'm really keen to play a different character, whether it's in comedy or action, and just do something that's completely different. I've been spoiled at Emmerdale over the years because I've had a taste of everything.
"But for me this is just a chance to showcase how versatile I am. I'm confident that I can do that, so I'm excited for other people to see me in a different role. It's also a leap into the unknown for me, because it's 20 years that I've been in this position. So I'm new to the game in many ways. Whatever will be, will be!"
Will Andy want revenge against Chrissie after everything that's happened?
"No, as I don't think he's that type of character. Robert is the brother who would seek revenge and that's what's great about his character, but Andy is very different and he'd take it on the chin. He'll move on and this is a lesson learned in life."
Is this really the last we've seen of Andy Sugden?
"Who knows? People have said they hope he's not leaving forever, but I really don't know what the future holds. For me Andy is a character I've grown to love and who I'll never forget. If there's a time in the future that Andy reappears as a man trying to prove his innocence, who knows?
"I'd leave any exciting future storylines in the capable hands of the talented producers, storylines and writers. For me as an actor, I still feel like I could give more with the part of Andy and I always will. But at this moment in time, I want to try a different challenge."
Digital Spy
Kelvin Fletcher has become Dad of a baby girl .. congratulations to them :D
Andy fled from the village last year after being framed by Chrissie White over the shooting of her dad Lawrence.
Her son Lachlan actually committed the crime, and his crimes were recently brought to light.
But when Chrissie learned Andy was cheating on her with Bernice, she turned on him in a shock revenge plot.
Knowing there was nothing he could do about being framed, he fled with the help of his brother Robert.
[undefined]Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher has teased a return for Andy Sugden after his exit last year [ITV ]
But as Series Producer Iain MacLeod teased what was to come on the soap, one tweet left fans hoping Andy would be back.
Kelvin tweeted Iain, asking him: “@Emmerdale can I have my job back? #AskIain.”
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I would like to see Andys return, it would make sense now that his kids are home.
And it is now clear he did not shoot LawrenceQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwigirl
Andy would move heaven and earth to be with sick Sarah now, it does make sense for him to return that is if anyone can get hold of him :pQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwigirl
Emmerdale's producer Iain MacLeod has addressed the rumours that Kelvin Fletcher could make a shock return as Andy Sugden.
Andy only left the show last August, but recent on-screen storylines have led to a lot of discussion about his character on forums and social media.
Andy and Debbie's daughter Sarah is currently at the centre of a major ongoing plot as she's been diagnosed with cancer, leaving viewers to wonder whether her dad will come back to support her.
When a mystery £20,000 donation was made to Sarah's health fund, some fans even speculated that Andy could be responsible – but it was later revealed that returning character Faith Dingle was the generous donor.
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Andy Sugden goes on the run in Emmerdale
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Asked outright whether Andy is returning, Iain told Digital Spy and other media at a press event: "There are no plans to do that at the moment, but I'd have to be an idiot not to have it in the back of my mind, as Andy Sugden is such a huge character and Kelvin's an amazing actor.
"There's nothing on the table to that effect at present, but I never stop thinking about random, surprising things that might happen or people who may return, so I wouldn't rule it out."
Kelvin played the role of Andy for 20 years from 1996, but he bowed out to pursue other acting opportunities.
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Pete Barton and Andy Sugden in Emmerdale
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Speaking after Andy's final scenes aired last year, Kelvin commented: "People have said they hope he's not leaving forever, but I really don't know what the future holds. For me Andy is a character I've grown to love and who I'll never forget.
"I'd leave any exciting future storylines in the capable hands of the talented producers, storylines and writers. For me as an actor, I still feel like I could give more with the part of Andy and I always will. But at this moment in time, I want to try a different challenge."
Digital Spy
I would also love to see him come back to see Sarah. He's missing out on so much at the moment, including Robert's wedding (if it ever takes place that is...) But I can understand that he wants to do something different after 20 years.
Yeah, he's missing his beloved brothers wedding. You know.... the one that killed his wife, but that's no biggie right?Quote:
Originally Posted by emerald