Ex-Blue Peter presenter to host TT launch night

Monday, 7 April 2014 at 00:00

An ex-BBC Blue Peter presenter will present the launch night of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races.

Gethin Jones is a self-confessed TT fan, famous for appearing in Strictly Come Dancing and presenting ITV breakfast show, Daybreak.

He will be joined on stage by ITV TT commentators Steve Parrish and James Whitham at the Villa Marina on Tuesday, April 15th.

The evening is now established as the official launch night for the TT Races - which will feature riders with 49 solo TT race wins - including lap record holder John McGuinness.

Gethin says he's always been a TT fan:

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