Justin Fletcher (Mr Tumble) steps back from BBC's Something Special, net worth estimated at £1.5 million

Justin Fletcher, the actor best known for his CBeebies character Mr Tumble, has ended his 22‑year tenure on the BBC children’s programme Something Special. He announced that the show will now be presented by Maddie Moate, Ben Cajee and George Webster.

Fletcher, the second of five children, grew up in a musical family; his father Guy Fletcher was a songwriter who worked with artists such as Sir Cliff Richard. The entertainer’s career began in 2003 and includes popular series like Gigglebiz and Justin’s House. His work on Something Special, which incorporates Makaton signing, has generated significant commercial success, with DVD sales exceeding 100,000 copies and a related magazine earning around £180,000 a month. Media estimates place his personal net worth at roughly £1.5 million.