Aled Jones, Welsh singer and television host
Aled Jones, (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer and radio and television presenter. As a teenage chorister, he reached widespread fame during the mid-1980s. Since then he has worked in television with the BBC and ITV, and radio (for BBC Radio Wales and Classic FM).
In September 2012, Jones joined ITV Breakfast where he presented Daybreak (2012–2014), alongside Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway.For the BBC, he has presented Cash in the Attic (2010–2012), Escape to the Country (2010–2013) and Going Back Giving Back (2016–present).
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1970Dec, 29
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