Gethin Jones, 48, celebrated his birthday on a ski trip in Morzine with Sky Sports presenter Pien Meulensteen, 29, sharing photos on Instagram Sunday.

Gethin Jones and Pien Meulensteen Hit the Slopes

The BBC Morning Live host linked arms with the Dutch-born journalist during a day of fun with friends. Pien also contributes to ITV, Premier League coverage, and DAZN’s Women’s Champions League broadcasts.

Gethin captioned the images: ‘A quality few days in Morzine with a top class group “the padel princesses”. First time I went to the mountains I raced half pipe and tried a ski jump, this was around 20 years ago! I’ve been skiing a few times since then but decided to get my first lesson this time, and guess what, it really helped. Waiting for the queen of socials @pienmeulensteen to send some reels. Until then, here’s my offering!’

Helen Skelton Clears Up Romance Speculation with Co-Host

Meanwhile, Helen Skelton, 42, addressed ongoing rumors of a romance with her BBC Morning Live co-host Gethin. The Countryfile star, who split from ex-husband Richie Myler in 2022, dismissed the speculation in a recent interview.

Asked about romantic dates, Helen stated: ‘No. Well, he’s in Manchester working away, so yeah, no, all good.’

She emphasized their professional relationship: ‘We just work together, we are not together. No, no, no. We are just work friends. They printed pictures of us at work and that we’re together because we are at work together.’

Rumors intensified after joint appearances, including ITV’s Pride of Britain event in October 2025 and a Royal Television Society gathering in Manchester. Sightings at a Cheshire spa near Gethin’s home in June, with Helen traveling from Cumbria, added fuel.

The duo share similarities as former Blue Peter hosts and Strictly Come Dancing participants. Helen noted their long friendship in another interview: ‘I’ve been friends with Michelle [Ackerley] and Gethin for 25 years. Geth was on Blue Peter before me, so we’ve always crossed paths, and Michelle and I were flatmates when we lived in London.’

She added: ‘We’re all in the same frame of mind. The tricky bit is, we’re such good mates that sometimes we forget we’re on air. I see my work friends as much as I do my real friends.’

Helen and Gethin anchor Morning Live full-time since its January 2024 relaunch, positioned as a rival to This Morning.