star Chris Slater is engaged to a “superfan”, with the couple set to marry in 2026. Slater played Frank Matthews in the popular BBC series that followed a group of children living in foster care. He reprised the role for spin-off show .
The programmes were based on the best-selling books by author Jacqueline Wilson. The 29-year-old’s fiancée, Sam Wilson, shared the news to her alongside a montage of pictures from his time on the series and pictures of the two together as adults. “He isn’t my childhood crush anymore.
.. He’s my fiancé,” she wrote in a caption to the video.
Fans flocked to the comments to share their thoughts, memories, and congratulations. “Please that’s legit the same guy,” wrote one person alongside laughing emojis, hinting that the star had barely changed in the six years since the show ended. “Hunny I don’t know how to tell you this.
.. that’s the whole point he’s an actor,” Wilson quipped in response.
“He did a workshop at my uni a couple years ago and he was such a genuinely lovely guy, congrats to you both,” wrote one person. “Omg this is awesome, imagine having a celeb crush for them to actually be your partner! Amazing - you both look so happy,” commented another. Another added that Wilson was “living your dream” as they tagged another fan in the comments.
“You both look so happy together! Beautiful couple! congratulations,” celebrated another. Like his character, Slater lives with cerebral palsy and was.