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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mr Tumble's life from quitting BBC role, relationship status and famous dad
Justin Fletcher has been a staple of children's television for well over two decades, but away from the bright lights and cameras, the much-loved TV star keeps his private life out of the spotlight There's not a tot across the nation who wouldn't recognise Mr Tumble, having entertained and assisted countless children over the years. Despite his immense popularity among young viewers due to his work on CBeebies and his sell-out tours across the country, little is known about television personality Justin Fletcher when he's off duty. In fact, the highly acclaimed star, who was honoured with an MBE by the late Queen Elizabeth II, generally keeps his personal life out of the spotlight, although he has occasionally offered glimpses into his home life and upbringing. As a youngster, Justin frequently moved around with his parents due to his father's successful career as a music writer, which often necessitated relocation and brought some very famous faces to their family home. The beloved TV personality is actually the second oldest of five siblings - with a 12-year age gap between him and his youngest sibling - and Justin once told Metro: "There was always someone to play games with while we were growing up. My dad is a songwriter and my mum was a housewife," reports Surrey Live. At a tender age, the CBeebies star confided in his father, Guy Fletcher, expressing his desire to pursue acting and further his drama studies. His father warned him of the challenges he would face in the industry but gave him his "full support", something Justin continues to appreciate to this day. Net Worth The 54 year old entertainer has been the face of popular CBeebies shows like Gigglebiz and Justin's House. However, his most notable achievement is the programme Something Special, specifically designed to assist children with communication by integrating Makaton signs, speech and symbols throughout. Having been a hit on children's TV for over two decades, it's no surprise that his endearing characters have evolved into a multi-million-pound industry. Past reports suggest that his Something Special DVD sold over 100,000 copies, raking in more than £1 million, and an accompanying magazine generated a monthly income of £180,000. As a result, it's estimated that his net worth is around £1.5 million. Stepping down from BBC role Earlier this year, the television legend shocked fans when he announced he was stepping back from his proudest creation, Something Special, confirming he was passing the baton to three other presenters. After an impressive 22-year stint, during which the programme produced 12 series and five specials, Justin decided it was time to hand over the reins to TV stars Maddie Moate, Ben Cajee, and George Webster, who confirmed the news on social media. Relationship status and plans for starting a family The Bafta Award-winner, who voiced beloved characters such as Doodle and Jake in Tweenies, Shaun the Sheep and Harold from Thomas the Tank Engine, has dedicated his life to children's TV, so much so, that he's been too busy for romance. Back in 2012, kids' TV favourite Justin Fletcher, known to many as Mr Tumble, confided in The Mirror about the numerous romantic proposals he'd received from enthusiastic mums writing to him. He spilled to the publication: "I have had emails," and revealed his bachelor status with: "I'm not married, live alone and have been single for a while now because I've been a workaholic filming Something Special, Justin's House and Gigglebiz." Although his diary's chock-a-block with showbiz commitments, Justin has got his heart set on fatherhood, sharing with the outlet his aspiration: "I do want to free up some time for myself and my family. I would love to have children so need to find someone who likes kids. A couple of kids would be lovely." He echoed this sentiment to the Metro in 2013, saying: "I'd love to have a family of my own in the future – I'd like to do that in the next few years but, at the moment, I'm producing three TV shows and do live tours. I can't keep doing this forever but if I finished next week, I'd feel I'd achieved a lot." Famous father Justin isn't just any entertainer; he's got showbiz in his blood, being the son of legendary songwriter Guy Fletcher, whose tunes graced the repertoires of icons like Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, and Joe Cocker. Chatting with BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkins, Justin opened up about his musically rich upbringing and even revealed that his beloved character Mr 'Cliff' Tumble is an homage to Sir Cliff Richard. He shared: "I was always brought up around musicians and we had a recording studio built onto the house. My character Cliff Tumble is a homage to Sir Cliff, who I've met a lot and is lovely, very charming. "Dad wrote his Eurovision entry Power to All Our Friends. The biggest hit he wrote for Elvis was Just Pretend, which he used to perform in his Vegas shows. Pretty cool, really," Justin remarked.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Celebrating initiatives committed to fight against opioid epidemic
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Celebrating the initiatives that commit to continuing the fight against the opioid epidemic. On Wednesday morning, the Monroe County commissioners commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) Program and the 'We Fight Fentanyl' campaign. LETI and the we fight fentanyl campaign have seen great success in the past year. Now, the county hopes to continue that momentum. 'Addiction is not prejudiced. It can consume anyone's family and take anyone's life,' said Stephanie Blew in the We Fight Fentanyl Testimonial. Stephanie from Saylorsburg knows firsthand the devastating effects of addiction; she lost her brother in 2019 and began her journey to overcome the disease nearly six years ago. Now, she's saving lives by sharing her story as a part of Monroe County's We Fight Fentanyl Campaign. 'For me to put my heart and soul into this campaign is also giving him the justice that he deserved and allowing his memory to still be alive,' Stephanie explained. The We Fight Fentanyl Campaign also exists in Carbon and Pike counties. In Monroe County, it's celebrating one year alongside the LETI program. Susquehanna County Correctional Facility closing this month The two aim to provide tools, treatment, and education to overcome substance use disorder. 'I think we're making a lot of ground with informing people educating them on how to deal with this if it's a loved one or if it's themselves where they can go for help,' said Certified Recovery Specialist Stan Lewandowski. The programs have resulted in a reduced number of overdose deaths and have connected more than 100 people to the resources they need. Monroe County is also making strides with its distribution of opioid settlement funds to organizations that help people recover. 'These programs are needed. It's really important for all of these different components and departments to come together,' Justin's House Executive Director Kenneth Ramirez stated. Kenneth Ramirez is the executive director of Justin's House, a licensed recovery center for men in Monroe County. The funds gave the organization a new van to break down barriers and transport people to and from life-saving services, helping others get the help they need. 'We do recover,' Ramirez explained. All of these efforts coming together, to fight for the same cause in the county. County officials plan to continue the fight by providing opioid settlement funding to more community organizations that support recovery and treatment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
