Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother Michael

Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother Michael is at the centre of a suicide scare after police were called to his home by his ex-wife.

Melissa Kutcher apparently called medics in Iowa to Michael’s house, claiming he was intending to take his own life.

Michael had reportedly been upset after failing to win Melissa back after her new partner was sent to jail.

However, Kutcher’s publicist played down the reports, saying, “It's true that the police were sent to Michael's home after a call saying he had tried to commit suicide, but it was a false call made by his ex-wife.

"He was taken to the hospital and was evaluated by a therapist because, under Iowa law, that's what they have to do. But he passed the tests."