Gethin Jones enjoyed a winter holiday abroad with the daughter of a Manchester United figure from yesteryear who won three Premier League titles during his time at the club
Pien Meulensteen was seen with Gethin Jones as he celebrated his birthday(Image: pienmeulensteen/Instagram)
Gethin Jones celebrated his 48th birthday with a winter getaway alongside Sky Sports presenter Pien Meulensteen. The BBC Morning Live host jetted off with the television star and daughter of former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen, along with a group of friends, for a ski trip to Morzine.
Their chosen destination was the alpine village nestled in the French Alps, with the Welsh presenter sharing numerous snaps from their adventure, including enjoying a hot tub with Pien and their pals.
Jones’ caption on the Instagram post read: “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!” Pien, 29, grew up watching her father play a significant role at Old Trafford, where he served as Sir Alex Ferguson’s deputy for six years. The Dutch-born journalist has since carved out a successful career in her own right.
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Beyond her Sky Sports commitments, she also fronts live broadcasts for ITV, DAZN and the Premier League’s dedicated channel. Her media journey kicked off at BBC Manchester whilst studying at the University of Salford.
Pien’s skillset extends well beyond presenting, having taken on commentary duties for countless matches. She broke new ground in 2023 by becoming the first female commentator on a live Premier League fixture for Sky Sports.
The TV presenters were part of a group skiing trip(Image: gethincjones/Instagram)
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Reflecting on her move into commentary, Pien admitted it was a broadcasting avenue she never imagined pursuing. In a 2024 interview with The Guardian, she explained: “Commentary was never something I really ever thought I was going to get into.
“I used to think, ‘How do people do this? How do people talk for that long and know what to say’.” She disclosed that she sought reassurance from her father regarding her capabilities behind the microphone.
She continued: “I remember saying to my dad, ‘I don’t think I’m good enough to do this.’ And he said, ‘Where do you want to be in five years’ time? Where do you want to be in 20 years’ time?’
“We’ve always done this. Even when I was younger, he would write a ladder for me. ‘Is it going in the direction you want?’ Yes. ‘Then go through that door and see what happens next.’ Now I’m here.”
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