Andy Sugden

[britgirl]

Sorry, I don't explain things very well. It's hard putting into words what goes on in my head sometimes.

Something like that, yes, but I think his lashing out is his frustration and his lack of control. Katie slept with Robert, and perhaps he never fully got over it. (I know Andy is no angel and cheated on her later but I'm ignoring that for now).
He's tried to move on but it still lurks in the back of his mind. He had no control over her cheating, and his abuse of Jo can be a form of control as she kept it secret. He did tell Katie it was her fault he was abusive when she met him after Jo's departure, remember?
So Bernice, Kerry and Alicia weren't full on as he didn't want to risk his heart and he was in control. But somehow he always goes back to Katie, whether right or wrong, and he's probably never fully gotten over what she did.

But he's probably worrying he could hurt Katie like he's hurt Jo, and ultimately he pushes Katie away. They've always been close; even when she had trouble with her relationship with Declan, she chose to be with him rather than talk to her husband. Remember the punch ups between them?

Back to my original idea. It's true for Andy that he blames Katie for his anger issues and inability to fully trust and relinquish control again. Which is why unless he gets himself sorted I could never see a future for them.


As I have said it's just a thought.

[sarah c]

And with debbie his kids are everything, and with katie he lost a baby?

So maybe that's why katie us the stem of everything for him?

[britgirl]

Yes. He wants something that he knows is bad for him, but things happen in life and he needs to work on it or he will never be able to have a lasting relationship.

[Perdita]

Emmerdale's Andy Sugden makes a life-changing decision this week as he plans to propose to his ex-wife Katie Addyman following their recent reunion.

Andy believes it's the right time to make a renewed commitment to Katie (Sammy Winward), but his proposal idea doesn't go according to plan - and it seems that the shocks are only just beginning when his foster brother Robert gets in touch unexpectedly!

Digital Spy recently caught up with Kelvin Fletcher, who plays Andy, to hear more about this week's episodes and why there's big drama ahead for his character over the next few months.

Are you glad that the writers have made the decision to reunite Andy and Katie?
"Yeah, I am glad - partly on the viewers' behalf, really! For years now, Emmerdale fans have come up to me and said, 'I wish Andy would get back with Katie'. They were childhood sweethearts who went their separate ways and had other relationships which didn't really work out, so to see them rekindle their love is great. They have a lot of history there and they are great for one another.

"As an actor, you also think selfishly as you just want a good, challenging storyline for yourself. I'm pleased to be working with Sammy again and I'm really looking forward to the next six months of storylines, as it's going to be huge."

Even though they've had some trouble recently, do you think Andy and Katie are made for each other?
"I think they are. Soaps are quite famous for those couples who just seem to go hand-in-hand. It's great that viewers have seen Andy and Katie in the past as teenagers who were head over heels in love with each other, before getting married and going through some ups and downs.

"What's unique about their relationship is that people have really sympathised with both characters. They've forgiven mistakes that both characters have made, even though they've often been foolish ones. Andy and Katie are hopefully going to prove that they can forgive and forget too."

Why does Andy decide that it's the perfect time to propose this week?
"Andy is notoriously insecure. He longs for the feeling of being wanted and needed. He obviously has his two children who he adores, but he wants more than that.

"It all starts when Sarah makes a flippant remark about them all being a happy family unit together. Andy expects Katie to say, 'Slow down Sarah, we're not there yet!', but actually it doesn't freak her out at all. The fact that Katie doesn't react badly is reassuring for Andy. She doesn't run a million miles, which pleases him and gives him that reassurance that he's been hoping for."

As Kelvin, do you think he might be rushing into it?
"I guess the groundwork's already done and they already know each other really well, but Andy does get close advice from Victoria and Diane. They very wisely remind Andy of what he's been through with Katie in the past. They remind him that things haven't always worked out and maybe they're not meant to be together, but Andy is quite defiant as always.

"Andy says that he knows the relationship feels right and things seem to be going right for him at the moment. Andy is also pleased that Katie has recently stuck with him through thick and thin with his arm injury. I think the planned proposal is a good move for Andy, as he does need that family unit and bond. He's a better person when he has that."

Lots goes wrong when it comes to Andy's proposal! Were the scenes fun to film?
"Yeah, they were quite funny to film. Any proposal is always a bit tricky to play. In real life it's probably one of the most daunting questions the majority of men will ever ask, so as an actor you want to do it justice.

"Andy's obviously very nervous about asking the question. He comes up with a romantic gesture, but suddenly everything starts to go wrong for him! He has a ring hidden in a birthday cake for Katie. Andy feels that's quite romantic, but then suddenly the cake is eaten by his ex-girlfriend Bernice and they're going to have to wait until she goes to the toilet to get the ring back!

"What starts out as quite a comical light-hearted gesture suddenly turns into a bit of a joke in the village, which is embarrassing for Andy. He's definitely a bit worried when it all goes wrong!"

We'll have to wait and see what happens between Andy and Katie, but would you like to film another soap wedding episode?
"Yeah I would. It's always great to be involved in a soap wedding. Weddings and funerals are the one time the whole cast comes together. It's always great to get a chance to work with cast members who you might not work with for the rest of the year. Weddings are fun-filled days and you can have a bit of banter.

"I think it'd be a great spectacle if Andy and Katie could tie the knot again - it'd be nice to see Sarah as a little bridesmaid and Jack as a page boy!"

How does Andy react when he gets a text message from Robert this week?
"It's just complete shock and disbelief. Andy is baffled as to why Robert has got in touch after all of these years. The last time Andy spoke to Robert was at Jack's funeral, and he didn't really speak to him much there. The last time they were properly in contact with each other, it was tragic and a poor lad died because of those two.

"Andy and Robert hated each other, but there was also a strong bond between them despite everything that happened. There's still a link of love there which Andy still probably feels.

"Andy is also annoyed with Victoria as she triggers the text message by getting in touch with Robert herself. At a time when everything is going right for Andy and he's thinking about proposing, Robert pops up in his mind again - and it brings back a lot of bad memories of why he and Katie broke up in the first place!"

Lots of people are speculating that Robert being mentioned in the scripts could mean he's returning… Do you think it's possible or are the fans getting carried away?
"I think fans do get carried away sometimes, but that reaction shows how great it would be to see the character of Robert return. There's a lot of history there and there is scope for him to come back - the implications would be massive. It'd be interesting to see how he's changed over the years and how he'd react to the news that Andy and Katie are back together.

"I think a lot of the viewers would like to see it happen, but if it does, would it jeopardise Andy and Katie's happy ever after? I'm sure the producers will come up with the right idea whatever happens!"

Do you think Andy will continue to struggle with his anger issues?
"I think for people who are that way inclined, they'll always have demons to fight - and Andy especially. Living in Emmerdale doesn't help as there's always something going on and somebody to annoy him! (Laughs.) But I think Andy just needs to take a deep breath and handle situations in the best way he sees. He can't forget that he's a role model to his kids and he has responsibilities in life.

"There'll be times where Andy just wants to explode and take all his anger out, but he's just got to learn from his past. His anger management will help him and there's some situations that crop up soon where you'd expect Andy to erupt like a volcano, but he keeps it together. He's maturing as a person."

You mentioned that the next six months of stories will be big for you, so are you excited for what's coming up?
"I am really excited. I spoke to our producer Kate Oates at the beginning of the year and she outlined a few things that would be happening, including the Bernice storyline, Andy getting back with Katie and what that would lead to. It's been very exciting to hear all of that, and to be at the forefront of the show's storylines for the next few months is really exciting.

"I've seen future scripts and without giving too much away, there's some brilliant stuff coming up - not just for my storylines but for the whole show too. There's some big stories, some challenging storylines and some entertaining ones too. There's a really good mix and I think it's going to be a really good finish to the year.

"I'm looking forward to filming all of that, and to use the old cliché, getting my teeth stuck into some really challenging scripts."

Emmerdale won Best Soap at the Inside Soap Awards last year. Do you think it's in with a good chance at this year's ceremony next month?
"Yeah, I think it's got an even bigger chance with the storylines of late! I think Emmerdale's in a really good position at the moment and has been for a few years now. I don't get too worried about the awards because if we don't win, I don't think we should feel too dejected. You can still be proud of what you're producing and the best feedback you can get is when you meet people who watch the show. It's all about keeping the general public happy.

"It'll be great if Emmerdale and some of the actors could win, but I won't be too worried if we don't!"

[britgirl]

Emmerdale Spoilers: Andy & Katie to wed at Christmas! Baby news? Kelvin Fletcher & Sammy Winward spill! INTERVIEW

We recently met up with Emmerdale actors Kelvin Fletcher and Sammy Winward to talk about what lies ahead for their respective characters, Andy Sugden and Katie Macey…

And the exciting news is that Andy and Katie are set to wed at Christmas in what promises to be a heart-warming but dramatic festive plotline, given that Robert Sugden – who’s played by Ryan Hawley – is back in the village and living at Home Farm with his fiancé, Chrissie White, who’s played by Louise Marwood.

As long-term fans of Emmerdale will know, the animosity between Robert and Andy is long-standing, and it began when Robert’s father Jack Sugden adopted Andy, and Robert soon found himself in the unenviable position of being the cuckoo in his own nest as it became clear that Jack doted on Andy far more than he did Robert.

Then the rivalry between Robert and Andy escalated when Robert slept with Katie on her and Andy’s wedding night.

So as we’ll see when Robert returns in upcoming episodes, Andy isn’t overjoyed to see him, and the feeling is most definitely mutual.

We’ll have more news and spoilers about that soon, but first, here’s what Sammy and Kelvin had to say about Katie and Andy’s yuletide wedding to us and other members of the press who attended the show’s studios in Leeds recently.

Q: Katie and Andy are going to get married at Christmas aren’t they? What can you tell us about that?

Sammy: Well we haven’t filmed it yet, but I have had a wedding dress fitting today. I can’t tell you much about it but I can tell you that it’s the very first one I tried on and it’s different…

Q: How different is it going to be from Katie’s last wedding to Declan?

Sammy: Very different because Andy and Katie have no money at all, so it’s very much a budget wedding, but it will be much more meaningful.

Q: How does it feel to be at the centre of the big Christmas storylines?

Kelvin: It’s great but it is an added pressure. But Sammy and I just hope we can do it justice!

And I hope that Katie and Andy do get their happy ever after. They’ve both been through so much and now it’s come full-circle for them, so it is the one time when I hope they end up just happy.

But of course, the arrival of Robert, Chrissie and Lawrence couldn’t have come at a worse time for Andy and Katie. So you’ll have to wait and see what happens.

Q: Is there any chance we could hear baby news for Andy and Katie?

Kelvin: Quite possibly, I mean, Andy’s got in him hasn’t he?

Sammy: There is a possibility that Katie can have babies, but it’s very unlikely after her accident when she fell down the mineshaft…

But yes, there is a possibility, and it would be good actually…

Kelvin: Yes, it’s about time actually. Andy hasn’t had a kid for a couple of years! But having said that, Katie does see Andy’s kids as being like her own anyway., but having a baby of their own would be the icing on the cake.

I mean, they could get their own farm, they’ll be married, they’ve got little Jack and Sarah, so it would complete their family unit. But even if they didn’t have a baby of their own, they’re a solid little family.

Sammy: I think Katie’s over wanting kids actually. She’s kind of got used to it and accepted that it probably won’t ever happen, so she loves Andy’s kids like their her own.

Would you like to see Katie and Andy get their happy ever after and maybe even have a baby of their own?

Or are you hoping that Robert is going to dramatically step in and ruin things for them yet again?

[Perdita]

It was the end of an era on Emmerdale earlier this year as Andy Sugden was left devastated by the death of his beloved wife Katie, bringing their time together to a tragic conclusion more than 13 years after they first dated as childhood sweethearts.

Following his challenging few months on screen as Andy, Kelvin Fletcher is now in the running for the Best Actor prize at the British Soap Awards 2015, appearing in the longlist alongside 14 other popular faces from the soap world.

Digital Spy recently caught up with Kelvin for a chat about his nomination, what the future holds for Andy, and the dark secret which still surrounds Katie's death.

How does it feel to be up for Best Actor this year?
"I was thrilled to learn the news. To have been put forward for Best Actor and to receive positive comments and recognition like that is quite a privilege, really.

"Hopefully I'll make the shortlist and do alright on the night, but I'm just happy with the nomination and I'm not really holding my breath. I'm up against some good talent, and as it's the longlist, the viewers have obviously got a lot of options to choose from. Ultimately I was happy with my performances in Andy's recent storylines and I don't think an award is needed to cement that, but if I was to get one, I'd be absolutely thrilled."

When did you find out you were up for it?
"I only found out a couple of days before it went out to the general public, so I was made up. The viewers have now got just under a week left to vote for the longlist and then it'll go down to the shortlist, with the winner revealed on the night.

"I'm pleased to be up there myself and I'm pleased for Mike Parr and Danny Miller to be up there from Emmerdale too. It's not really a competitive thing between us, as I think we've all done a worthy job and it's ultimately down to the public. I'm sure they're going to go for the character they enjoy watching the most, as they are popularity-based awards."

When you look back, which scenes are you most proud of from the past year?
"There were actually some scenes that took me by surprise when I watched them back, because on paper they hadn't been as dramatic as they turned out. I had some big scenes at the cliff edge where Andy was contemplating suicide, and also the scenes of Andy finding Katie dead and being absolutely overwhelmed with emotion and grief.

"But there were also smaller scenes, like an opening shot to one of the episodes in the attempted suicide week, where Andy was looking out across the village. Unbeknownst to everyone else at that point, he thought it'd be the last time he'd do that before he went and attempted to take his own life that night.

"I was really pleased with how that one played out. Sometimes little scenes like that can really set an episode up. On paper that scene didn't seem like much as it was just a small one, but I tried to make something of it. So probably the performances that stick out for me aren't the ones that stick out for everybody else!

"There really wasn't a great deal I had to do myself, because the whole story was pitch perfect and the scripts were brilliant. I was just the final piece of the jigsaw - probably one of the smallest pieces. There wasn't much for me to do to make it look alright!"

The emotional episode where Andy contemplated suicide had a lot of praise from fans at the time. What did you make of the reaction?
"I think there are two ways of looking at that. It's obviously very flattering to hear praise from fans, or even friends, family and work colleagues who are texting you about your performance. That's very nice, but with the suicide attempt storyline, there was also the fact that it was such a sensitive issue and there are people out there going through the same thing.

"It's probably not the exact same situation, as anyone can appreciate that what happened to Andy was extreme in typical soap style, but there are people out there who are contemplating taking their own life. That means there is an element of responsibility when exploring a storyline like that. You want to make sure that you've told the story properly. If there is somebody out there who can empathise with you, you want to reach out to those people.

"Even if it's just one person, hopefully you can stop them from making that tragic choice. If I did that, that's more inspiring than having a pat on the back and somebody saying that you've done a good job."

Emmerdale fans feel quite strongly that the show is often overlooked at award ceremonies. Do you hold out hope that could change this year?
"I'm probably naive, but I'm so enthusiastic and positive about the awards every year. I genuinely have this inner belief and I tell everyone that we will win something. I'm very proud of the show and I think what it puts out is in many ways unrivalled. In my humble opinion, I think Emmerdale is head and shoulders above the rest and when the show is on its A-Game with a big storyline, it really does stand out.

"Obviously I'm not just talking about my storylines, as there have been some great performances across the board. At the minute I think the Laurel storyline is absolutely outstanding. I think actors from any drama or film could watch that and be in awe of it. Sometimes these storylines and performances aren't always given the full credit when it comes to awards, but it's not the end of the world because there is a certain demographic that these awards suit better, with some fans being more active with voting and whatnot.

"If the show does get an award that's obviously amazing, but it's certainly not at the top of the agenda for me as an actor and I imagine it's the same for the people running the show. I think they just want to put out good, strong episodes that people can relate to and engage with. If you get an award off the back of that, then fantastic, but if you don't then you just carry on."

The world of soap moves quickly, but is it still strange for you all to have Sammy Winward (Katie) gone from the show?
"There's an element where it is strange, but like you say, time does go so quickly! It feels like an age almost since we were doing Sammy's exit scenes. Since then, the storylines have moved on and the characters move on. You want to hold on to those past moments and episodes, but the nature of soap is that things do move on.

"I think people do still miss Sammy's presence on set and around the building, though. She was such a popular girl among everyone - cast and crew. She's been a big loss to the show and there will probably be other people that we lose over the next few years as well, so it's something that you do get used to."

It's been slightly quieter for Andy recently after your dramatic few months. How much do you know about what's coming up for him?
"I don't know too much about what's coming up because I haven't spoken to our producer Kate Oates for a few weeks now. I was aware there'd be a quiet spell for him, which was a necessity, really. Being out of sight is the best thing for him at the moment. I've not really been in work for a couple of months, so I'll be very quiet on screen but it just gives that time for Andy and the audience to move on.

"To see somebody wallowing in self-pity every day can be quite repetitive and the audience can quickly get over it and start wanting a change. They'd want to see Andy brighten up a bit, but in real life that doesn't happen. For Andy to not be seen for a few weeks, then pop up and gradually get back on the right path is the way it should be played and that's what they're doing at the moment.

"As regards moving on with the next storyline, I'm not sure what the writers and storyliners have got planned but hopefully I'll be getting up to something quite soon. I think they're probably going to get me smiling again because Andy's had such a tough time lately!"

Would you like Andy to find love again this year?
"Yeah, I'd like him to find a new romance. I think new love might be a bit too much of an ask after what he's been through, but again that's sometimes what happens in real life. When somebody has been through such a low period in their life, there can be someone who's there for them as a shining light. At the time when you least expect it, you can fall madly in love with somebody else and they can drag you out of that dark spell.

"I think it would be believable if he did find someone new. I'm excited for the unknown really, as I don't really know what's coming up!"

There's been some talk of a big summer storyline for Emmerdale, so do you know whether Andy will be involved?
"I don't know whether he's going to be involved but I hope so! Like any actor, you hope that you're going to be involved in some way or another but ultimately it's a big cast of 50 or 60 people. I'm not sure who the storyline is going to circulate around - whether it'll be a couple of the cast or the majority.

"Emmerdale are obviously keen to have a really big summer and it's great that everyone is talking about it, but when you're asked questions about it, you feel a bit redundant because you can't answer with any great knowledge! I don't know much yet but if it does involve me then rest assured that I'll be giving it my all."

Would you like the truth about Robert's involvement in Katie's death to come out sooner rather than later?
"Well, I can't wait for it - if that dark secret was to come out, I think that would be amazing and I'd be so excited for that. You never know what's going to happen, but certainly for the foreseeable, it's not something that's on the agenda just yet. I'm sure when it does come out, it'll be explosive."

How far do you think Andy would go for revenge against Robert?
"Initially I'm not sure it would be about revenge, but absolute hurt because Robert has been the one person supporting him through all this. He's been like a true supportive brother and it's cemented their bond. To learn of the truth would be the ultimate betrayal and I don't know how Andy would cope.

"There also would be elements of sheer anger and Andy want to kill Robert, but I don't know if that would actually happen! Who knows how long it will take to come out and in what circumstances? All I know at the moment is that it's one of those things where the thought of playing out the scenes is really exciting."

[Perdita]

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has reflected on his long stint on the ITV soap, admitting that he could imagine moving on to new stuff in the future.

The actor has played Andy Sugden for nearly 20 years, but revealed that he can still imagine a time when the show isn't a part of his life.

When asked on Good Morning Britain today (August 27) if he could remember a time when he wasn't playing Andy, Fletcher said: "I do remember a time and I can quite easily imagine a time without - looking to a future without Emmerdale.

"It's a huge part of my life, it has been coming up to 20 years now. It's been very significant in my life and it's been a great opportunity and a great platform, but going forward, who knows what will come in the future, I guess."

Speaking about his embarrassment of being shown old pictures and footage, Fletcher added: "It's not great, especially at this time of the morning!

"It's like when your mum and dad are teasing the pictures from upstairs in the attic - whereas here it's on live national TV."

"Obviously I went through my adolescence on national TV, but it's great looking back. I'm very proud of some of the stories I've been given thanks to the team at Emmerdale, they've been great over the years so hopefully that will continue."

This autumn, Andy will finally discover the truth about his wife Katie's tragic demise and upcoming scenes will see him start to investigate her death.

Andy's brother Robert pushed Katie to her death in an abandoned farm building in February, but so far Aaron Livesy and Paddy Kirk are the only villagers aware of his guilt.

Fletcher said: "Emmerdale's been great. I'm very biased but I think it's in a really good place. The last two years, the storylines have been terrific and the viewing figures.

"Going forward in the next week or so, it's whether I'm going to find out about what happened to my wife Katie. It's been very exciting to film and hopefully the viewers will enjoy it as well.

"I can't give too much away because I've not seen it for a few weeks, so I don't actually know what's been on screen and what's not. I just know that there's a real chance that I'm getting closer to the truth."


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Hopefully he is not going to leave, I like his character

[mariba]

I like Andy too. Always have. He has his dark side too, which makes him interesting too. He should be with Debbie now. Amy would have been good for him too.

[maidmarian]

I like Andy too. Always have. He has his dark side too, which makes him interesting too. He should be with Debbie now. Amy would have been good for him too.

I dont think."interesting" is the word everyone
would apply to a wife -beater.!

[maidmarian]

I like Andy too. Always have. He has his dark side too, which makes him interesting too. He should be with Debbie now. Amy would have been good for him too.

I dont think."interesting" is the word everyone
would apply to a wife -beater.!