Strictly Come Dancing - Back to school for Gethin Jones

22 November 2007 - Gethin Jones went back to his old school recently to thank all of his loyal supporters.

The Blue Peter presenter, who is whipping up a storm with partner Camilla Dallerup on Strictly Come Dancing, visited Ysgol Gymraeg Coed y Gof in Cardiff to show his gratitude for all the pupils' votes.

According to the South Wales Echo, numerous posters wishing him good luck adorned the corridors and the students gathered to welcome him in the main hall.

Gethin and Camilla also performed for the well-wishers, showing them the samba and the energetic rumba.

"The support I have received has been overwhelming," he told the newspaper. "Coming back to my old school is weird - it seems a lot smaller than I remember."

His mum is still a teacher at the school and he said he was eager to reach the final of the competition for all of the people supporting him.

Gethin is a hot contender for the title of dancefloor king, as he has not yet been placed in the bottom two and showed off some excellent technical skills with the rumba recently.

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