Helen Skelton Reveals Gethin Jones’ New Career Path Missing Morning Live
Helen Skelton and Rav Wilding opened Monday’s edition of Morning Live with a quick studio update. They used the slot to preview segments and celebrate Dr Kas’s recent Manchester Marathon finish.
Why a familiar face was absent
Helen told viewers why Gethin Jones was not in the studio that day. Helen Skelton explained Gethin Jones’ new career path, saying this is why he was missing Morning Live.
Celebrity Apprentice announcement
The BBC revealed Gethin as one of 12 celebrity contestants on the forthcoming Celebrity Apprentice. An image from the show showed him seated beside Lord Alan Sugar and Love Island winner Toni Laites.
- Gethin Jones
- Toni Laites
- Sheli McCoy (Sabre from Gladiators)
- Alexandra Burke
- Danny Miller
- Jordan Banjo
- Kay Burley
- Maddie Grace Jepson
- Max Balegde
- DJ Spoony
- Richie Anderson
- Laura Smyth
Format, prize and comments
The series will run across six episodes. Each week celebrities will face business challenges for a £100,000 charity prize.
Lord Alan Sugar said the format is new for the show and promised tough tasks. He warned fame will not guarantee an easy ride with so much at stake.
Setting and public reaction
Producers are relocating the iconic boardroom to a London City skyscraper. The move aims to refresh the backdrop for Lord Sugar’s final decisions.
Fans quickly shared their support online. Social posts named favourites, with many backing Toni, Gethin and Max.
Further details about the series will be released in the coming weeks. Filmogaz.com notes Morning Live remains available on BBC iPlayer for catch-up viewing.
