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Gethin Jones Temporarily Steps Back From Morning Live for Cardiff Panto, With Gordon Smart Filling In

A revised schedule follows his admission that last year's panto and TV workload was unsustainable.

Overview

  • Jones will appear as Prince Gethin in Sleeping Beauty at Cardiff's New Theatre from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
  • He said he will film occasional segments for Morning Live during the run after finding the dual commitments too demanding last year.
  • On 14 October, Helen Skelton briefly struggled during a live handover and stand-in co-host Gordon Smart stepped in on air.
  • Smart, a journalist and broadcaster, fronted the episode in Jones's absence and lightened the moment with on-air jokes as Skelton recovered.
  • Jones has also been reported as confirmed as Team Wales' Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.