Jermaine Jenas addresses his BBC sacking on talkSPORT Jermaine Jenas ' wife is said to be "standing by him" as several women have reportedly come forward with accusations of "inappropriate behaviour" from him. The 41-year-old former footballer and presenter, known for hosting Match of the Day and The One Show , was sacked by the BBC following these allegations on Thursday. The BBC allegedly received a complaint about text messages sent by him last month and began an investigation.
Claims suggest that after one woman complained about receiving unsolicited messages , other female staff members also came forward. He is understood to have told his wife of 13 years, Ellie Penfold, about the claims, which he is said to be “deeply unhappy” about. According to reports, she is understood to be standing by him.
An insider told the press that the BBC acted "swiftly and decisively". They said: "The first complaint was raised after Jermaine flirtily messaged a female member of staff on The One Show, and she raised her misgivings in a formal capacity. "The BBC knows it cannot now ignore concerns or complaints so after immediate routine enquiries the decision was taken to take him off air, and terminate his contract.
They acted swiftly and decisively." READ MORE TalkSPORT issues statement on Jermaine Jenas' future after BBC sacking [LATEST] The presenter was sacked after the allegations came about (Image: Getty) They also mentioned that "Jermaine's conduct is absolutely nothing" like th.