Gethin Jones

Leading Television Broadcaster, Former Presenter of ‘Blue Peter’, BBC Radio 5 Live & Heart Network Host, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Star & Founder of Unifi

Gethin Jones’s Biography:

Gethin Jones is a Welsh television presenter, broadcaster and entrepreneur best known for his work on Blue Peter and a wide range of entertainment and live television programmes. Known for his energetic presenting style and versatility across broadcasting, Gethin has built a successful career spanning children’s television, radio, live events and fitness entrepreneurship. Over the years, he has become one of the UK’s most recognisable presenters, admired for his charisma, adventurous spirit and ability to connect with audiences.

Gethin began his media career with Welsh-language broadcaster S4C, presenting children’s programmes including Popty, Mas Draw and Uned 5. These early roles helped establish his on-screen confidence and broadcasting skills, leading to wider recognition across UK television. His breakthrough came when he joined the BBC’s iconic children’s programme Blue Peter, where he quickly became a popular presenter known for taking on ambitious and adventurous challenges around the world.

During his time on Blue Peter, Gethin became known for memorable experiences including flying with the Red Arrows, training as a samurai warrior in Japan and surviving encounters with wildlife in Louisiana. His popularity led to appearances across major television programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, where he reached the final of the BBC competition, and a cameo appearance in Doctor Who as a Cyberman. He later expanded his presenting portfolio further through programmes such as Daybreak, BBC One’s Remembrance coverage and entertainment broadcasts, including coverage of the Golden Globe Awards.

Alongside television, Gethin has built a successful career in radio and business. He has presented for BBC Radio 5 Live and Heart Network, and has also founded the fitness app Unifi and developed hospitality ventures, including Leaf Hospitality. An Olympic Torchbearer during the London 2012 Olympic Games, Gethin continues to combine broadcasting, business and wellbeing initiatives, making him a versatile and engaging media personality.

Why Hire Gethin Jones?

Gethin is hired as a speaker and host for his broad experience across television, live broadcasting and entrepreneurship. Having fronted major BBC and commercial programmes for over two decades, he brings energy, professionalism and natural audience engagement to every event.

His talks cover topics including broadcasting, resilience, fitness, wellbeing and personal development, often drawing on his experiences in live television and business. As the founder of the fitness app Unifi and a respected television personality, Gethin combines humour, motivation and real-world insight to deliver engaging presentations for corporate events, awards ceremonies and conferences.

Gethin Jones’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Gethin Jones’s remarkable career:

• 2025 – Appointed Chef de Mission for Team Wales at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
• 2020 – Became co-presenter of BBC One’s Morning Live following the programme’s successful launch.
• 2018 – 2019 – Co-presented the Hits Radio Breakfast Show alongside Gemma Atkinson and Dave Vitty.
• 2016 – Became co-presenter of Heart Network’s Sunday Morning Breakfast Show and joined Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two as a reporter.
• 2012 – Joined ITV’s Daybreak as a full-time reporter and became an Olympic Torchbearer for the London Olympic Games.
• 2010 – Co-presented television coverage of the Golden Globe Awards and hosted BBC One’s Remembrance Week coverage.
• 2008 – Made his BBC Radio 5 Live debut presenting a three-hour Saturday morning entertainment and sports programme.
• 2007 – Reached the semi-finals of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing finishing third overall.
• 2006 – Became the second civilian ever to complete the Royal Marine Commando 30-mile Yomp during his time on Blue Peter.
• 2005 – Joined BBC children’s programme Blue Peter as the show’s 31st presenter.