NEWS IN BRIEF (Archive)
July - December 2009 |
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| Monday 28th December 2009 |
| SCD - Christmas Special |
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Ali Bastian was crowned the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Champion on Christmas Day. She danced a beautiful Viennese Waltz to 'Please Come Home For Christmas' with her partner Brian Fortuna.
Gethin and Flavia danced an American Smooth. to 'Baby It's Cold Outside", which was awarded a total of 38 by the Judges. |
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| Monday 14th December |
| Once Upon A Time.....in Guildford |
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As you know, Gethin is playing Prince Charming in Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre's annual Pantomime 'Cinderella' (4th December 2009 - 10th January 2010).
We here at www.strictlygethinjones.co.uk went yesterday and had a fine old time, the cast is utterly brilliant, and Gethin sings AND dances at the same time!
Read a more unbiased review from The Stage.
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| Saturday 12th December |
| Gethin goes to Hollywood..... |
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Hot on the heels of the Panto, Geth is off to schmooze celebs and movie stars at the Golden Globe awards (Sky1, 17th January 2010).
Sadly, for once, I don't think we will be joining him on the red carpet, but all of us here wish him the very best of luck with those tricky microphone moments. According to a Twitter response, he said he had to pay Claudia Winkleman off for the LA gig. She will be back on the Sky Movies sofa in London!
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| Friday 11th December |
| Gethin for Christmas? |
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The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special is to feature Gethin and Flavia, dancing a stunning.....well, you will have to watch to find out what they are dancing, our lips are sealed!
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| Saturday 17th October |
| On a screen near you..... |
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The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour DVD will be on sale from the 16th November, so you too can see Gethin strutting his stuff in the comfort of your own home!
As you may have seen from our 'Home Page' videos, he is also starring in a series of TV adverts for Holland and Barrett!
The long-awaited game-show, 'Sell Me The Answer' will soon be on our screens, launching Sky1's daytime schedule (3.30 weekdays from 9th November).
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| Wednesday 14th October |
| My Everton |
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| Gethin lived the dream for a short time, by spending time on the Hallowed turf of Goodison Park, filming a DVD for Everton FC entitled 'My Everton' |
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| It was evident from his 'Tweets' on micro-blogging site 'Twitter' that he was very excited to be there, but sadly Gethin's technological skills failed to bring us pictures! |
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| However, the lovely people at Everton have been so kind as to supply us with a few photographs taken on the day, and a peek at the cover of the forthcoming DVD. Everton FC website |
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The DVD will be available from Everton FC on the 5th November, and on general release on the 16th.
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| Thursday 27th August |
| On the road (again) |
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Gethin is on the home stretch of his 'Skyride', having arrived in Nottingham today - Leicester tomorrow!
On Sunday (30th), Gethin will be returning to the Midlands for the Leicester Skyride event, so if you are in the area, drop by (on your bike) to see him.
Check out the Leicester Skyride website and Gethin's road trip blog
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| Saturday 22nd August |
| On the sofa |
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Gethin interrupted his 700 mile marathon 'Skyride' to accompany Gloria Hunniford on the One Show sofa this week. The general opinion here at SGJ Towers has been that he looked rather comfortable on that sofa! We'd quite like Adrian and Christine to go on holiday a bit more often, please.
Tomorrow Gethin will be joining in the Glasgow Skyride event (with Olympic Legend Sir Chris Hoy) and the following week's trip will take him from
Glasgow to Leicester.
Check out the Skyride website and Gethin's road trip blog |
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| Saturday 1st August |
| Skyride with Gethin |
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Gethin starts his 700 mile marathon 'Skyride' to events in different cities around the country with an event in Manchester tomorrow.
The trip will take him from Manchester to Glasgow to Leicester to London to promote the campaign!
Check out the Skyride website.
UPDATE 12th August 2009 - Gethin's blog |
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| Sunday 5th July |
| The Prince of Wales |
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We have just found out that the famous Yvonne Arnaud theatre in Guildford has opened booking early for its annual Pantomime (4th December 2009 - 10th January 2010). 'What has this to do with Gethin Jones?', I hear you cry. I am glad you asked - he is to take on the role of Prince Charming in their production of Cinderella! We are hoping there is a ballroom scene to allow a lovely waltz!
UPDATE 20th July - the Yvonne Arnaud has produced its brochure ...

Gethin announced on his Radio 5 Live show that he will once again be hosting the Proms in the park in Swansea this year (12th September). |
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| Check out 'News in Brief' from January - June 2009 |
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