Gethin Jones
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Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978, in Cardiff, Wales) is a British television presenter best-known for co-presenting the long-running BBC children's show Blue Peter.
Presenting career
He studied Economics and Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University where he gained a 2.2. He then made his television debut in 1997 as a contestant on Blind Date. He later became a presenter of children's programmes for S4C such as Popty, the Welsh equivalent of Top of the Pops, Mas Draw and flagship children's entertainment show Uned 5. He also appeared as one of the Mutants in the Mighty Boosh series 1 episode, Mutants and as a Cyberman in a 2006 episode of Doctor Who. He also co-presented Mardi Gras in Cardiff in front of 40,000 people.He is now set to perform in Strictly Come Dancing 2007 partnering Camilla Dallerup.
Blue Peter
On 26 April 2005, Jones became the 31st presenter on Blue Peter. Gethin has presented with Konnie Huq, Matt Baker, Liz Barker, Zöe Salmon and Andy Akinwolere.
Hobbies
Jones is a keen footballer, rugby player (he was rugby captain at his university and played in the Lancashire under 21 team), tennis player and golfer. He supports Everton F.C.. He has Grade 8 violin and Grade 6 piano qualifications. He has also qualified as a pilot.