Gethin Jones Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family

Gethin Jones Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family

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Gethin Jones Quick Info
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 90 kg
Date of Birth February 12, 1978
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Eye Color Dark Brown

Gethin Jones is a Welsh TV presenter who is known for his work in Blue Peter (2005–2008), Remembrance Week (2010–Present), 71 Degrees North (2010), Daybreak (2011–2014), and Holding Out for a Hero (2011).

Born Name

Gethin Clifford Jones

Nick Name

Gethin

Gethin Jones as seen in a picture that was taken in May 2023Gethin Jones as seen in a picture that was taken in May 2023 (Gethin Jones / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Nationality

Welsh

Education

Gethin completed his primary school at Ysgol Gynradd Coed-y-Gof and went on to complete his secondary education at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. He completed his A-Levels with a focus in Biology, Geography, and Economics. From there, he went on to complete his undergraduate degree in Economics and Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Occupation

Television Presenter

Family

  • Father – Goronwy Jones (Headteacher of Baden Powell Primary School)
  • Mother – Sylvia (née Groskop) (Violin Teacher)
  • Siblings – Mererid (Older Sister)

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 1 in or 185 cm

Weight

90 kg or 198.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Gethin has dated –

  • Katherine Jenkins (2007-2011) – Gethin met mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins, according to reports they met after she sang “Time to Say Goodbye” with Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli on an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, broadcast on October 21, 2007. Later, they announced their engagement in February 2011 but on December 30, 2011, the couple stated that they were parting ways.

    • Gethin Jones as seen in a picture with singer and television personality Kimberley Walsh in July 2023Gethin Jones as seen in a picture with singer and television personality Kimberley Walsh in July 2023 (Gethin Jones / Instagram)

    Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Gethin has Polish-Jewish ancestry on his mother’s side.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • He sports a salt-and-pepper beard and brushed-up hairstyle.

    Gethin Jones as seen in a picture that was taken in May 2023Gethin Jones as seen in a picture that was taken in May 2023 (Gethin Jones / Instagram)

    Gethin Jones Facts

  • While his mother wanted him to become a musician, Gethin instead enjoyed playing rugby union.
  • At the age of 21, Jones was offered a chance to try for Sale RFC but was not good enough and dropped his idea of playing the sport professionally and moved back to Wales.
  • Prior to starting his career as a television presenter, he worked as a bank clerk, a telephone hotline officer, and a research assistant.
  • Jones is a grade 8 violinist and grade 6 pianist.
  • He was voted Bachelor of the Year by the readers of Company magazine in 2003.
  • Gethin is an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University.
  • He started his television career on the Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children’s programs such as Popty, Mas Draw, and the flagship children’s entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002–2005).
  • Gethin is a fan of Everton FC and also takes an interest in football, tennis, and golf.
  • On June 17, 2009, Gethin underwent a laser procedure to correct his shortsightedness.

    • Featured Image By Gethin Jones / Instagram

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