Awkward moment BBC News announces BBC Match of the Day presenter Jermaine Jenas has been fired for 'inappropriate behaviour' By Katherine Lawton Published: 19:57 BST, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 20:00 BST, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments This is the awkward moment the BBC announced that Match of the Day presenter Jermain Jenas has been fired for inappropriate behaviour. The TV host, 41, was sacked this week, with the BBC confirming he is 'no longer part of our presenting line-up'. A female member of staff on BBC's The One Show has claimed she received unsolicited communications via text from Jenas, The Sun reported.
Announcing the news tonight, presenter Martine Croxall said on live TV: 'Ex-footballer Jermaine Jenas has been sacked from presenting the BBC's One Show. 'The former Premier League footballer was removed from the programme following an internal investigation by the corporation because of alleged complaints about his behaviour. 'The BBC has confirmed that he is no longer part of their presenting line-up.
' Breaking his silence over the claims tonight, a spokesperson for Jenas said: '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.' Jermaine Jenas, 41, leaves Talksport this evening after being sacked Jenas on the phone as he leaves Talksport this evening after being fired from the presenting line-up Footage from Jermaine Pennant's Instagram story today sh.