Justin Fletcher, best known as Mr Tumble on the CBeebies show Something Special, has been pictured with his new girlfriend Samantha Dorrance, who is 21 years his junior. The 55-year-old entertainer is said to be 'madly in love' with Dorrance, who plays Tootsie on the programme.
The couple were seen arriving at the four-star Mount Country Manor Hotel in Wolverhampton for a romantic getaway. Wearing matching New York Yankees baseball caps, they kept a low profile as they carried their luggage across the car park. Fletcher wore a green gilet and sunglasses, while Dorrance opted for a dress and sweater.
Reports suggest that Dorrance has moved into Fletcher's £2.5 million farmhouse in Oxfordshire, and the couple believe the age gap is not an issue. 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 has been single for years, focusing on his career, but has previously expressed a desire to settle down and have children.
Dorrance, who made her West End debut in Dreamboats and Petticoats in her late teens, has played Tootsie for over a decade. The pair have performed together in pantomime, including a production of Cinderella nearly two years ago, where Dorrance described Fletcher as 'the best Buttons'.
