Gethin Jones Bio | Wiki
Gethin Jones (Full Name: Gethin Clifford Jones) is a popular Welsh television presenter who was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University. Following graduation, Gethin started his television career on the Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children’s programmes including Popty, Mas Draw, and the flagship children’s entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002–2005).
In 2005, Gethin became the 31st presenter of the BBC children’s programme Blue Peter. In 2020, Gethin started presenting the BBC1 five-mornings-a-week magazine show Morning Live, broadcast from studios in Manchester. Following a trial run ending in December 2020, the success of the programme has seen it commissioned as an all-year-round part of the BBC1 schedule.
In February 2011, Gethin was a guest presenter on This Morning with Gloria Hunniford. In the autumn of 2011, he presented ITV gameshow Holding Out For a Hero. Gethin also hosted Remembrance Week on BBC One that November. From 19, 2011 until 23, 2011 December, Gethin was a guest features reporter for the ITV Breakfast programme Daybreak.
Gethin Jones Age
Gethin was born on February 12, 1978, in Cardiff, Wales. He is 45 years old. Gethin celebrates his birthday on February 12, every year.
Gethin Jones Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Gethin stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.82 m).
Gethin Jones Family
He was born in Cardiff, the son of Sylvia (née Groskop), a violin teacher, and Goronwy Jones, headteacher of Baden Powell Primary School. Gethin has an older sister named Mererid. One of Gethin’s maternal great-grandfathers was a Polish-Jewish immigrant.
Gethin Jones Wife
Gethin started dating Katherine Jenkins, a mezzo-soprano, in December 2007. The pair met for the first time in 2005. He and Katherine met on an episode of Strictly Come Dancing when Jenkins and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli performed “Time to Say Goodbye.” Gethin and Jenkins reported their engagement in February 2011 and announce their separation on December 30, 2011.
Gethin Jones Education
He went to Ysgol Gynradd Coed-y-Gof and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf (in Llandaff North, Cardiff) for his primary and secondary school education, respectively. Gethin has Grade 8 violin and Grade 6 piano qualifications, and took part in school musicals and school and county orchestras. Gethin took Biology, Geography and Economics at A-Levels.
He had dual interests throughout school. Gethin’s mother wanted him to develop his musical talents, while he enjoyed rugby union. As he was studying Economics and Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University where Gethin gained a 2:2, Gethin was captain of the university’s rugby first team and played in the Lancashire under-21 team. At the age of 21 in his last year, Gethin was offered trials by Sale RFC.
Gethin Jones Illness
He had a successful operation for ankle arthroscopy and lateral ligament reconstruction. Looking at his image on Instagram, Gethin appears to be recovering well and might be walking on his feet soon. Gethin revealed that he experienced COVID symptoms, according to Digital Spy, when discussing his early departure from the show. He was sick for a long time. However, the actual information is still unknown. Looking at Gethin, he seems to be a little bit better now.
Gethin Jones Blue Peter
On 26 April 2005, Gethin became a presenter of the children’s television series, Blue Peter. Gethin auditioned on the same day as co-presenter Zöe Salmon. On 12 February 2008, during his 30th birthday, Gethin and his Blue Peter co-presenters climbed the highest peaks in each constituent country of the United Kingdom, starting with Slieve Donard in Northern Ireland, followed by Snowdon in North Wales. The next day, having travelled overnight by coach to the Lake District, they climbed Scafell Pike.
The two were then to be transported to Scotland by helicopter to climb Ben Nevis, but were unable to do so due to problems with the helicopter, forcing them to land in Oban. The two succeeded in climbing the mountain the following day. This challenge became in aid of Sport Relief 2008.
Gethin reported on 8 April 2008 on Blue Peter that after three and half years with the show, he would be departing at the end of the current series in June 2008. Gethin’s spokeswoman said he had always planned to leave when he turned 30.
Gethin Jones Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a television presenter who was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University. Gethin’s average salary is $78,756 per year.
Gethin Jones Net Worth
Gethin gets his wealth from his work as a television presenter who was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University. Therefore, Gethin has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Gethin’s estimated net worth is $1 million.
How Tall Is Gethin Jones
Gethin is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx 1.82 m).
How Old Is Gethin Jones
Gethin is a 45-year-old who was born on February 12, 1978, in Cardiff, Wales.
Who Is Gethin Jones
Gethin is a television presenter who was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University. Following graduation, Gethin started his television career on the Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children’s programmes including Popty, Mas Draw, and the flagship children’s entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002–2005).
Gethin Jones Social Media Handles
Instagram – gethincjones
Twitter – @GethincJones