Gethin Jones' BBC Morning Live co-stars rush to support him as he shares new announcement

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Morning Live host Gethin Jones has been inundated with support from his colleagues and fans alike, after announcing exciting news via Instagram. The television personality uploaded a series of images documenting the press night of Cinderella - the pantomime in which he is performing in this December at The New Theatre, Cardiff.

Alongside a selection of pictures showcasing highlights from the show, Gethin, 46, told his followers: "The ball has officially begun! Press night done Everyone was fab and I remembered all my words! What a blast..! #Cinderella." (sic)

His post drew responses from Morning Live stars such as Kimberley Walsh, who exclaimed: "Looks like a great show!" And Rav Wilding, who cheered him on with: "Go well bud!" Helen Skelton also added her voice saying: "Looks fantastic."

Additionally, fans contributed their approval, with one person writing: "That's brilliant Geth. Huge congratulations. It all looks amazing and you have stolen the show!!" While another echoed the sentiment: "Oh this looks fantastic!"

Gethin Jones will play Prince Charming in Cinderella at the New Theatre, Cardiff (Image: New Theatre)

Gethin has taken a break from television for nearly two weeks to immerse himself in rehearsals, as he takes on the role of Prince Charming. Meanwhile, his Morning Live family has held down the fort, with personalities like Gordon Smart and Michelle Ackerley taking turns to step in for him, reports Wales Online.

Gethin shines onstage alongside fellow stars Owain Wyn Evans, Mike Doyle, and Denquar Chupak in the festive production, which is scheduled to run up to 5 January. Throughout the holiday season, he will be juggling his time between Manchester and Cardiff.

The show's synopsis promises a magical experience: "Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients New Theatre Cardiff audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming."

Helen Skelton shared her support for co-star Gethin (Image: (Image: BBC))

The star shared his enthusiasm on Instagram, stating: "I'm going to be diving between Morning Live and panto for the next couple of weeks and then it's going to be a busy run-in to Christmas. I can't wait."

Back in September, he expressed his delight at spending the festive season in Wales during an interview with Wales Online: "Morning Live is based in Manchester and it is a trek to Cardiff so getting back to see family and friends is not always easy. From a personal point of view, when the offer came in and I saw it said Cardiff I thought it would be amazing to be home and be around at Christmas."