Something Special star Justin Fletcher’s future on the hit CBeebies series has been cleared up after exit rumours. The Children’s TV presenter, 54, has appeared on the popular BBC series known for its use of the Makaton language programme for 22 years both as himself and his character Mr Tumble.
![[Mr Tumble in Something Special]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235382859-af07.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=480)
This week, however, there was speculation Justin was stepping back from the show afterTV presenter Maddie Moate shared an Instagram post celebrating her addition to the upcoming 14th series. Now, the BBC has confirmed the beloved TV star is not going anywhere, but will simply be joined by ‘three new friends’ – Maddie, Ben Cajee and special guest George Webster.
![[Maddie Moate and Mr Tumble selfie]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235382767-fceb.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Although this is a huge departure from the show’s usual structure (normally exclusively helmed by Justin) he is still very much part of the upcoming episodes. He will simply be in a reduced role after the shake-up. But, don’t worry, he’s not here to stay for now.
![[Ben Cajee and Mr Tumble selfie]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235382892-b6ba.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
In the new season, Mr Tumble will introduce each episode with the Hello song before sending his spotty bag to either Maddie, Ben or Justin who will then guide a group of children through the clues. At the end of each episode, the children are transported to meet Mr Tumble(the first time in the show’s history featured children will meet Mr Tumble in person). Each episode will end with the Goodbye song.
![[George Webster and Mr Tumble photo]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235382979-b76c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
