Paul Whitehouse on The One Shows pleads ‘come back Gareth’

On Friday, June 28 there was a strong Welsh presence on The One Show with Alex Jones hosting alongside Roman Kempt and Gabby Logan and Paul Whitehouse as guests on the sofa. During the show, the Welsh football team came up in discussion and Paul begged for Gareth Bale to return.

While discussing Gabby’s time presenting at the current Euros taking place in Germany and her Scottish husband Kenny Logan and their son Reuben watching Scotland not make it out the group stages, Gabby said: “Being Welsh…” while Alex added: “At least they got there!” Want less ads? Download WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android.

Gabby continued: “Wales obviously, 2016, didn’t just get out the group, they got the semi-final!” and Alex added: “They were brilliant!” Putting on a Welsh accent, Paul who is from Stanleytown in the Rhondda Cynon Taf, said: “Gareth! Oh Gareth, come back Gareth!”

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Unfortunately, Wales did not qualify for the 2024 Euros, losing out to Poland on agonising penalties, and star player Gareth Bale retiring from football in 2023. Two people also determined to bring Gareth back to football are Wrexham AFC owners Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

Wrexham co-owner Rob says the offer for Gareth Bale to come out of retirement is “still on the table”. Last summer, McElhenney and Ryan had tried to get the Wales legend to join their club following their promotion to League Two. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.

Now, having gone up to League One at the first time of asking, the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star has seemingly not given up hope of seeing Wales men’s all-time top scorer from turning out for Wrexham. “Gareth Bale is still technically available! I made the plea last year and I’m just going to tell Gareth that the offer is still on the table,” said McElhenney.