Kelvin Fletcher issues worrying health update as scan | UK News

Kelvin Fletcher has delivered followers a regarding health update in the latest episode of his ITV actuality programme, Fletchers’ Family Farm.

During today’s broadcast (November 23), the full severity of the previous Emmerdale actor’s accidents from a charity rugby match was revealed.

The superstar had volunteered to participate alongside skilled gamers Gareth Ellis, Mark Flanagan and Danny McGuire to raise funds for the David Lewis Centre, a charity that assists people with complicated wants.

The tv persona had initially been substituted, but was subsequently seen in the match being introduced down in a deal with. He confessed at the time: “I’m hoping, fingers crossed, I’ve not, but it feels like I’ve torn my bicep.”

In the most current update offered to audiences, he disclosed that a scan had now verified he was certainly battling a torn bicep, leaving him unable to fulfil his duties on the farm, studies the Mirror.

“I need to find a potential understudy,” he commented on the show as he thought-about whether or not he may still current his Lincoln Red cattle at the Royal Cheshire Show.

Speaking to spouse Liz, he said: “My arm is killing me still. My arm’s really sore and I’m just thinking whether it’s best you taking them. You’ll be fine.”

He continued: “Let’s just see, but just on standby. How do you feel about that?”

Liz, evidently unimpressed responded: “Well not great, obviously,” as Kelvin assured her that “despite the adversity, despite the hiccups we’re still going to go.”

Later in the episode, Liz shared her worries about presenting the cows, telling the cameras: “Where I thought I was just going to be having a lovely day at the Cheshire show with the kids, no pressure, no worries, I’m now told I’m going to have to step it up and potentially be the one that’s in the ring with the cow because of Kelvin’s injury.”

She went on to say: “I feel underprepared, more than last year. Even though he is a beautiful and calm temperament, it’s how does he respond to those other bulls. But we’re in it now, what can we do? We’re going.”

Adding to his torn muscle, Kelvin was also seen struggling a paper cut as spouse Liz teased him for being a “delicate flower” before giving him a tight hug.

Fletchers’ Family Farm airs on ITV1 every Sunday, with episodes accessible to stream via ITVX