Tracy Beaker star Chris Slater is to marry a huge fan of the CBBC show after she called him her “childhood crush”.
The 29-year-old actor played the role of Frank Matthews in the series and its spin-off The Dumping Ground between 2010 and 2018.
Chris’ fiancée Sam Wilson revealed on TikTok that the couple will tie the knot in 2026 along with a hilarious video montage.
The clips featured cute photos of him, the children’s show character, as well as contrasting images of him living his life as an adult.
Captioned the post: ‘He’s not my childhood sweetheart anymore… he’s my fiancé.’
Tracy Beaker star Chris Slater, 29, is set to marry a huge fan of the CBBC show, after she called him her “childhood sweetheart”.
The actor played the role of Frank Matthews in the series and its spin-off The Dumping Ground between 2010 and 2018 (pictured in the programme).
Chris’ fiancée Sam Wilson revealed on TikTok that the couple will tie the knot in 2026 along with a hilarious video montage.
Captioned the post: ‘He’s not my childhood sweetheart anymore… he’s my fiancé.’
Frank, like actor Chris, suffered from cerebral palsy, and during his time on the show he lost his beloved grandfather, had bad luck in love, and lost his friend’s money gambling.
Last year, the show’s star Dani Harmer, who played Tracy Beaker, was forced to pull out of a pantomime show at the last minute.
The 35-year-old actress was starring in Beauty and the Beast as the fairy Bon Bon in Nottingham but suffered a concussion which forced someone to stand in for her.
Sharing the news on her story, she said she was “absolutely heartbroken” by the change of plans and assured fans she would be back “as soon as humanly possible.”
She wrote: ‘I’m absolutely heartbroken that I can’t do the shows today.
‘I have a concussion, so by doctor’s orders I must rest until I feel less dizzy and nauseous.
‘Sending love and fairy dust to the amazing Shannon Lockey who I know will make the most magical Fairy Bon.
“A real treat awaits you. I’ll be back as soon as humanly possible.”
The star then updated her fans again, saying she was still suffering from dizziness.
The clips showed cute photos of him, the character from the children’s show.
Plus contrasting images of him living his life as an adult.
Frank, like actor Chris, suffered from cerebral palsy, and during his participation in the show he lost his beloved grandfather and gambled with his friend’s money (pictured from the show).
She wrote: ‘I’m sorry I can’t do the shows again today.
‘I’m still not feeling well. I’m still dizzy and nauseous. But I hope another day of rest will help.
‘Shannon Lockey is looking after my wings while I’m away and you’re in for a treat because she’s fabulous so make sure you give her a standing ovation.
‘I hope to return very soon.’
Last year, the show’s star Dani Harmer, who played Tracy Beaker, was forced to pull out of a pantomime show at the last minute.