BBC Presenter Gethin Jones Banned from Hinge After Hundreds of Catfish Reports
After receiving more than 300 false catfish complaints, BBC presenter Gethin Jones was banned from the dating app Hinge. Even though he was well-known, a lot of people on the platform questioned his sincerity, which resulted in several complaints and his eventual removal. On the podcast “Restless Natives,” Jones talked about this experience, expressing both humor and frustration.
The BBC presenter told the Restless Natives podcast hosts Martin Compston and Gordon Smart he was “kicked off” the platform twice for violating its codes of conduct.
Jones said: “I should know better to not verify my account.
“The moment when I have to write to Hinge, ‘Dear Hinge’ on a Thursday night, on your own, writing to an online dating app. ‘Hi it’s Gethin here, 46. I just want to get my money back because it’s not really working for me,’ eating some cereal because I hadn’t got some food in.
Background of Gethin Jones
- Career: Gethin Jones is a prominent Welsh television presenter who began his career hosting “Blue Peter.” He has since appeared on various shows such as “The One Show,” “This Morning,” and currently presents “Morning Live.” Additionally, he participated in reality TV shows like “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Celebrity MasterChef”.
- Personal Life: Previously engaged to opera singer Katherine Jenkins in 2011, their relationship ended after just three months. This breakup was described as difficult for him, leading to depression