Inside BBC Mr Tumble star Justin Fletcher's life off screen including huge net worth

While Justin Fletcher may not be a household name, his character Mr Tumble is an absolute superstar among young children.

The loveable BBC character, along with his family including Grandad Tumble and Baby Tumble, has dominated preschool television for years, earning the gratitude of weary parents for his ability to captivate their little ones.

The entertainer, 54, masterfully blends slapstick comedy with warmth, leading CBeebies shows such as Gigglebiz and Justin's House. However, he is perhaps most recognised for his connection with children with disabilities and special needs, creating the popular show Something Special specifically for children with communication difficulties.

This week, after 12 series and five specials of Something Special, it was announced that Justin will be taking a well-deserved break from the show, with presenters Maddie Moate, Ben Cajee and George Webster set to join in the fun.

Here's a closer look at the life of the star, who was awarded an MBE by the Queen for his services to broadcasting and is estimated to be worth a staggering £1.5 million according to the Mirror...

His endearing characters have spawned a multi-million-pound industry, with his Something Special DVD alone selling more than 100,000 copies, generating over £1million, and a magazine brings in around £180,000 a month.

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The Bafta Children's Award-winning entertainer, famed for being the voice of characters including Doodle and Jake in Tweenies, Miguel in Finley the Fire Engine, and even Shaun the Sheep, has not only captured the hearts of youngsters but has also found an unexpected fan base among single mums. In a candid 2012 interview with The Mirror, he confessed to receiving romantic overtures from enamoured mothers: "Er, yes, I have had emails," he revealed.

Although he's been engrossed with his hit shows like Something Special, Justin's House, and Gigglebiz, Justin has expressed a desire to carve out more personal time and dreams of fatherhood: "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."

Justin's fascinating background is just as compelling, having grown up amidst musical greatness; his father Guy Fletcher penned tracks for icons such as Cliff Richard and Elvis Presley. He shared some insight into his inspiration, stating, "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."

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