Justin Fletcher, the 55-year-old children's entertainer best known as Mr Tumble on CBeebies' Something Special, has been pictured with his new girlfriend, Samantha Dorrance, who is 21 years his junior. The couple, who co-star on the show, are said to be 'madly in love' and have reportedly moved into Fletcher's £2.5 million farmhouse in Oxfordshire.
The pair were seen arriving at the four-star Mount Country Manor Hotel in Wolverhampton for a romantic getaway, wearing matching New York Yankees baseball caps. Fletcher, dressed in a green gilet and sunglasses, helped carry luggage, while Dorrance wore a dress and sweater. They are taking a break from the Justin Live: Justin Time to Rock! tour.
Fletcher, who was awarded an MBE in 2012 for services to broadcasting, is estimated to be worth £2 million. He lived as a single man for years before connecting with Dorrance, who plays Tootsie, Mr Tumble's best friend on the show. Reports suggest the couple believe the age gap is not an issue.
In 2012, Fletcher told The Mirror he had received proposals from smitten mothers but remained single due to his workaholic nature. He expressed a desire to settle down and have children. Dorrance, who made her West End debut in her late teens, has been playing Tootsie for over a decade. The couple have also performed together in pantomimes, including Cinderella nearly two years ago.
