In 2023, Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones danced for 24 hours straight in aid of Comic Relief. And now he's preparing for a 24-hour skating marathon to support the same cause.
But it's fair to say skating isn’t Gethin’s strong suit - in fact, it’s his worst nightmare.
“Skating petrifies me,” he said. “I have no idea what I'm doing. I've never really done it before.
“I've been ice skating. I got a concussion and broke my arm - twice.”
At least Gethin won't be suffering alone. His Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton will be right beside him for their appropriately named Wheely Big Challenge.
It will conclude during Friday's Morning Live on March 21 - Red Nose Day.
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Gethin is grateful to have Helen by his side. “We have each other,” he said. “We're best friends. We're very honest with one another.”
Gethin turned to YouTube to help him get to grips with the challenge. “I watch YouTube video...
But it's fair to say skating isn’t Gethin’s strong suit - in fact, it’s his worst nightmare.
“Skating petrifies me,” he said. “I have no idea what I'm doing. I've never really done it before.
“I've been ice skating. I got a concussion and broke my arm - twice.”
At least Gethin won't be suffering alone. His Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton will be right beside him for their appropriately named Wheely Big Challenge.
It will conclude during Friday's Morning Live on March 21 - Red Nose Day.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583517504/1742004687/articles/lnyIROcmM8CGWepJT9sys/1267017170.jpg]
Gethin is grateful to have Helen by his side. “We have each other,” he said. “We're best friends. We're very honest with one another.”
Gethin turned to YouTube to help him get to grips with the challenge. “I watch YouTube video...
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