# Duncan Tout, 32, from Kent, has two million followers on social media.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Kent Online*

## Key points

- Duncan Tout transitioned from carpenter and rugby player to full-time influencer due to his dog TJ.
- A TikTok video of TJ walking on a pool cover received 33.5 million views.
- Brands like DFS and Marleybones have sent products and formed long-term partnerships with Duncan and TJ.
- Duncan's influencer income now covers their mortgage through multiple revenue streams including brand deals and platform payouts.

**Companies:** DFS, Marleybones
**Countries:** United Kingdom, France

[Read the full story on Kent Online](https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/french-bulldog-s-viral-fame-leads-to-brand-deals-and-travel-338572/)

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