Gethin was born in Cardiff, he's 31 years old.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He was educated at Glantaf Comprehensive School and went on to obtain a degree in Economics and Geography at University in Manchester.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-14.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Gethin has passed his grade 8 violin and grade 7 piano.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-13.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He was also leader of three County orchestras and has played with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall and played a duet live with Nicola Benedetti.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Gethin captained the University rugby 1st XV to the final of the BUSA Championships (British Universities Sports Association) for the first time in their history... and he represented Lancashire and had trials with Sale RFC.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-17.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...and he represented Lancashire and had trials with Sale RFC.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-16.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
On TV, Gethin presented five series of Popty on Welsh Channel S4C from 2000-2003.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He then went on to present the channels flagship youth magazine show called Uned 5 for 2 ½ years from 2002.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He also presented Y Briodas Fawr (the big wedding) and Jones Jones Jones at Cardiff's Millennium Centre (in both English and Welsh) where the world record was broken for the biggest gathering of people with the same surname!<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He's also presented numerous live OB's for S4C and the BBC.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Whilst on Uned 5, he obtained a Private Pilots Licence as part of a filming challenge lasting over 8 months.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Gethin presented Blue Peter for 3 1/2 years before leaving CBBC's flagship show in June 2008. His time on Blue Peter saw him take on the most extreme, wonderful, scary and strangest challenges of his life. He flew with the Red Arrows and in a WW2 Spitfire. He's been attacked by an alligator in Louisiana, ridden the highest, fastest, tallest rollercoaster's in the world (he hates them!), was the first person to light a candle at Elvis's vigil to celebrate the 29th Anniversary of his death, performed the Canterville Ghost with the English National Ballet in front of 2,000 people.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-6.jpg","width":376,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He skated the infamous Cresta Run in St Moritz and fought as a Samurai Warrior in Japan. But his biggest moment was when he became the first civilian (and Blue Peter presenter) to finish the Royal Marine Commando 30 mile Yomp - he finished in a time of 8hrs 20mins... in about 7 pieces!<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-19.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He was also a semi-finalist in BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing 2007.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
His recent projects include presenting a Police Camera Action special for ITV1...<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...Gethin Jones' Danger Hunters for Virgin1 where he chased deadly weather around the world...<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-18.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...a weekly News Entertainment/Showbiz round-up for BBC News....<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...and The Gethin Jones Show Saturday and Sunday mornings on Radio 5 Live.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Gethin also narrated and presented BBC's Young Musician of the Year, live at Cardiff's Millennium Centre.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
January and February 2009 - Gethin took to the dance floor one again, touring Nationwide with the Strictly Come Dancing arena tour.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He also presented his own Saturday morning show for 13 weeks over the Summer on Radio 5 Live.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-3.jpg","width":344,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
In August, Gethin co-presented a week of The One Show for BBC1.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
You will also catch Gethin presenting for the National Lottery for BBC1 throughout the year.<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Strange facts about Gethin:<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He can play the bag pipes (well, play a tune or two)...<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He has a Tapier named after him at Woburn Safari Park!<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-4.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
He also enjoys tennis, golf...<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...football and travelling...<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
...and is holder of 4 Guinness World Records!!<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Sell-Me-the-Answer-Gorgeous-Gethin-Jones-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Be sure to watch Gethin on Sell Me the Answer, weekdays at 3:30pm!<\/p>","url":"2009/11/9/Gethin-Jones-Pics.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Sell Me the Answer: Gorgeous Gethin Jones"}];