Gethin Jones has left his BBC Morning Live role to lead the Wales team at the Commonwealth Games.

The former rugby player is taking a leave of absence to serve as chef de mission for Wales. He will support the team and act as their spokesperson.

Gethin has been preparing for the Commonwealth Games with other chefs de mission. He says the BBC has been very supportive of his new role.

Gethin believes the athletes will have the best environment to succeed at the Games.

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Gethin has been in the public eye for a while, including a tough break-up and rumors about his love life.

Gethin was engaged to Katherine Jenkins, but they broke up in 2011. He said it was a very difficult time for him.

Gethin struggled with depression after the break-up. He had to focus on his work to get through it.

The break-up was very hard for Gethin.

Gethin had depression during that time. He had to figure things out for himself.

Gethin had therapy to deal with his depression. He still works on it today.

Gethin celebrated his birthday with friend Pien Meulensteen. They went skiing in Morzine.

Gethin and Pien had fun in a hot tub with friends. They wore matching hats.

Gethin spent time with Pien Meulensteen.

Gethin enjoyed his trip to Morzine. He tried skiing again after 20 years.

Gethin took a skiing lesson, which helped him. He waited for Pien to post videos of their trip.

Helen Skelton said she and Gethin are not in a relationship. They just work together.

Helen and Gethin were rumored to be dating, but she said no. They just work together and are friends.

Helen shut down the romance rumors.

Helen said Gethin is just a work friend. They are not together.

Gethin and Helen are close friends. They did a 24-hour roller-skating challenge together.

Gethin and Helen are honest with each other.

Gethin and Helen have a strong friendship.

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