The wife of Jermaine Jenas said it has been an “incredibly hard and difficult time for myself and my family” after the ex-footballer and broadcaster was sacked by the BBC following complaints about workplace conduct. Former Premier League star Jenas was removed from the presenting line-ups of Match Of The Day and The One Show in August, however the BBC did not offer details on why his contract was terminated. Advertisement He previously apologised to his former female colleagues for sending “inappropriate messages”, but insisted they were “between two consenting adults” and that his behaviour was not illegal.
Jermaine Jenas and Ellie Penfold have bee married for 13 years. Photo: Ian West/PA. Jenas has been married to model Ellie Penfold for 13 years.
Advertisement Ms Penfold, who shares three children with Jenas, appeared at the launch of her personal care brand Preppy on Tuesday without her wedding ring. She told the Sun newspaper: “It has been an incredibly hard and difficult time for myself and my family. “My only focus has been on our children and building my brand Preppy.
“Now I just want to move forward. Advertisement “Naturally, this has been hard for me, but my only concern has been our children and that will not change.” She told the newspaper she did not want to discuss her marriage, but that Jenas was supportive of her decision to create the brand.
“Jermaine is excited for the business and what it holds for me in the future. He has been supp.