Jenas sacked by BBC after complaints about behaviour
The Independent|August 23, 2024
Presenter and former England footballer Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC following allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour.
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Jenas sacked by BBC after complaints about behaviour

The One Show host, who had been tipped to one day replace Gary Lineker on Match ofthe Day, was dropped earlier this week following an investigation.

A BBC spokesperson said only: “We can confirm that Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of our presenting lineup.”

But BBC News reported that the 41-year-old’s contract was terminated following allegations involving digital communications such as texts, which were raised with the corporation a few weeks ago. The complaints related to unsolicited messages to a female member of staff on The One Show, according to reports.

A spokesperson for Jenas told the newspaper: “Right now I can’t talk about it. I can tell you I’m not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I’m going to be speaking with my lawyers on the issue.”

The father-of-four also hosted some of the corporation’s Euros 2024 coverage but has not presented The One Show since July and took a two-week break from duties during the Olympics. Most recently he was on commentary for the return of the Premier League.

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