BBC hastily removes all traces of Jermaine Jenas from the One Show Facebook as well as Match of the Day mural after star presenter was sensationally sacked for 'sending unsolicited texts to female member of staff on the One Show' By Arthur Parashar and Alex Mason Published: 22:15, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 22:23, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments The BBC has quickly removed all traces of Jermaine Jenas after the star presenter was sacked over claims of inappropriate behaviour. The Corporation has confirmed that Jenas is 'no longer part' of The One Show's 'presenting line-up' - following reports that a female member of staff claimed she received unsolicited texts from the ex-Premier League footballer. Within hours of the 41-year-old being sacked, Jenas was removed from The One Show's Facebook cover photo.
Meanwhile, a Match of the Day mural which featured Jenas was also removed from the BBC's Quay House home in Salford. In contrast, Jenas continues to have The One Show listed in the bio sections of his social media accounts. In an interview with talkSPORT this evening, a furious Jenas said he was 'not happy' about his sacking from the BBC and that there are 'two sides to every story'.
He said: 'Look, I can't really talk about it. I, as you can probably see, I am not happy about it. But currently, as it stands, I'm going to have to let the lawyers deal with it.
You know, there's two sides to every story, as we know. So that's all I can say right now.' Asked about reports in The Sun that he sent unsolicited texts to a female member of staff at The One Show, he replied: 'Like I said, I'm not happy about this situation.
You know, I'm going to be speaking to my lawyers about it is all I can say right now.' Jenas declined to elaborate about what the complaint about him related to, whether it concerned more than one colleague, if he was surprised a complaint was made against him, when he was first aware that a complaint had been made and when the BBC told him he was being sacked. ‹ Slide me › The One Show's Facebook cover photo, which featured Jenas, Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, was removed A giant mural featuring Jenas alongside BBC Sport colleagues Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Alex Scott The mural has since been removed at the BBC's Salford HQ in Media City Jermaine Jenas, 41, leaves talkSPORT's News UK office in London Bridge this evening after being sacked by the BBC The father-of-four was pictured on the phone as he was quickly whisked away in a Mercedes He also declined to answer when asked if legal proceedings were under way, whether he felt he would be able to continue working in sports presenting, or the industry as a whole, or if he felt he should apologise to anyone about his departure from the BBC.
'I can't talk about that right now. I've just got to leave this to a team of lawyers at the minute who are, yeah, I suppose just managing the situation. This is .
.. Yeah, it's tough, you know.
But I've got to listen to my lawyers,' he said. Read More Moment BBC News announces presenter Jermaine Jenas has been fired for 'inappropriate behaviour' Later on, Jenas demanded that the recording was stopped as he reused to answer questions further. After the interviewer ended, another reporter stepped in and asked 'Can I just add, Jermaine, I can see that you are absolutely fuming,' to which Jenas replied 'yeah'.
The sacked presenter then cut in to ask: 'Is this still on air?' When the interviewer responded with 'yeah we are still recording', Jenas demanded: 'Turn it off.' The interviewer added: 'I just want to ask you this on tape. I can see that you are fuming right and I understand entirely there are certain things you can't talk about.
'But you are a major BBC star. Can you articulate any of your emotions right now towards the BBC and this happening to you?' Jenas replied: 'I can't talk about it right now.' Footage from Jermaine Pennant's Instagram story today shows Jenas making a face after the footballer says: 'When you and your best mate are on the radio' He added: 'I cant talk about those things [how I feel] right now.
Like I said, there's two sides to this whole thing. My lawyers are going to be taking over from now on.' At 7.
20pm, the fired presenter was quickly whisked away from talkSPORT's News UK office in a private Mercedes car. The fired presenter was seen on the phone as he was driven away in a black car. According to the BBC, the ex-Premier League footballer's 'contract was terminated earlier this week, because of alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour'.
The corporation added: 'It followed allegations involving digital communications such as texts, which were raised with the corporation a few weeks ago.' Sources at the BBC say Jenas will no longer host its evening show with immediate effect. He also appears to have been removed from agency MC Saatchi's website.
One told the Mail: 'It all came as a massive shock but his colleagues have now been told the news and he won't be back. His colleagues are stunned, they didn't see it coming at all. They were kept in the dark to start with.
They couldn't believe it when they found out.' The ex-Premier League star even appeared laughing while hosting talkSPORT Drive's live show at 4pm today, just minutes after it emerged he had been sacked from the BBC. Breaking his silence over the claims while live on air, 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.' Jenas is pictured on his last episode of the One Show in July 22 of this year alongside Alex Jones The One Show host, pictured with wife Ellie Penfold at Wimbledon this year, has been accused for inappropriate behavior The ex-Premier League star has yet to address his sacking - and even appeared laughing while hosting TalkSport Drive's live show at 4pm today, just minutes after it emerged he had been sacked from the BBC. Jenas was set to appear on the show again tomorrow but Mail Sport understands this will no longer be the case.
Footage from Jermaine Pennant's Instagram story today shows Jenas making a face after the footballer says: 'When you and your best mate are on the radio.' It's understood the complaints related to his 'workplace conduct' and that the issues were raised with the broadcaster a few weeks ago, and it took action. The married father of four last presented The One Show alongside Welsh co-host Alex Jones on July 22, interviewing popstar Will Young, and appeared on the Match of The Day panel on May 4 .
Read More Jermaine Jenas tells how he was axed by Tottenham minutes after it emerged he was sacked by the BBC A BBC spokesperson said: 'We can confirm Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of our presenting line-up.' Alex Kay-Jelski, the head of BBC Sport, confirmed the decision in an email to staff on Thursday, informing them that 'Jermaine Jenas is no longer working for the BBC'. Speaking about the revelation, a source told the Sun : 'This is a categorical nightmare for the BBC.
' Jenas also previously hosted the Match of the Day spin-off and he was a regular studio pundit for the Beeb's Euros coverage. He has also been mooted as a replacement for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day amid rumours that he is to leave in the near future. The former player even covered this summer's Euros in Germany, and acted as a co-commentator on the semi-final between Spain and France on July 9.
Former footballer Jenas, 41, joined The One Show in In 2020, where he began co- presenting with Alex Jones . A year later he became one of its permanent hosts. As well as playing for England, he also played for Tottenham Hotspur for eight years between 2005 and 2013 after signing from Newcastle United.
Jermaine Jenas, pictured in Qatar in December, has been sacked by the BBC, the Mail this afternoon revealed Sources at the BBC say the 41-year-old will no longer host its evening show - pictured with co-host Alex Jones In his final appearance on the One Show in July (pictured), he interviewed former popstar Will Young (who is pictured far left) As well as appearing on the One Show, Jenas also made a name for himself as a commentator on BT Sport (pictured in March 2021 shortly before he bagged his permanent slot on the One Show) Jenas, 41, is pictured with his wife Ellie and their daughters Geneva and Olivia, their baby son Jacob, in the family's £1million home Jenas has even rubbed shoulders with royalty. He is pictured alongside his wife, Ellie, as the met Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh Off the pitch, Jenas is married to wife Ellie who he tied the knot with in 2011. They have two daughters, Geneva and Olivia, plus baby son Jacob, together while Jenas has an older daughter from a previous relationship who lives in the United States with her mother.
The saga is the latest to hit the BBC following the Strictly scandal and Huw Edwards pleading guilty to paedophilia . BBC bosses are currently deciding how to announce the verdict of their investigation into Amanda Abbington's claims that Giovanni Pernice bullied her during rehearsals last year. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle star - who won 21 England caps - lives in a £1million house in Hertfordshire.
The ex-footballer made his first team debut for Nottingham Forest aged 17 and earned a big-money move to Newcastle United in 2002 where he was named PFA Young Player of the Year award in his first full season. However his career was blighted by injury and was forced to retire with a knee injury in 2014 aged just 31. But Jenas has managed to build a successful TV career off the back of his playing days, working not only for the BBC, both on TV and radio, but also with TNT Sports (previously called BT Sport) where he's worked on the channel's football coverage as a pundit and Formula E as host .
In 2020 he branched outside of football to take on a position among The One Show presenting roster. He joined the show back as a stand-in for Matt Baker alongside former Boyzone heartthrob, Ronan Keating. Jenas (pictured second from right) joined the One Show team full-time, alongside former Boyzone heartthrob Ronan Keating in 2021.
The two are pictured with Alex Jones and designer Ant Anderson (far right) in September 2021. Presenters Jermaine Jenas (back left) and Alex Jones (back right) with (left to right) Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Hannah Spearritt, Jon Lee, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Jo O'Meara, of S Club 7 and actor Neil McDermott during filming for The One Show Jenas is pictured arrives for the 2024 Shein Women's Football Awards at the Marriott Grosvenor Square, London But the retired football ace proved so popular that in May 2021 he was bagged a prized slot presenting full-time alongside Alex Jones Monday to Wednesday. And his turn on the TV appeared to inspire him to taking on future television gigs - with the star even hinting at becoming the next MOTD host.
Speaking to The Sun in 2021, Jenas admitted he would love to one day front the iconic football show, which fellow ex-Spurs star Lineker has hosted since 1999. He said: In an interview with The Sun in October 2021, Jermaine said: 'Match Of The Day is the biggest job on television, and if I ever got the opportunity of course I'd say yes. 'When Gary decides to call it a day, I'm sure the BBC will have a look around and decide who's the best fit for the job.
' Lineker has previously heralded Jenas as his 'natural successor'. Jenas shares his stunning £1million home with wife Ellie and their daughters Geneva and Olivia, their baby son Jacob, and Sancha, Jermaine's daughter from a previous relationship. Jenas often shares candid snaps from inside his home showing him playing with his children The former footballer has daughters Geneva, and Olivia with wife Ellie as well as having daughter Sancha from a previous relationship.
They are pictured in 2021. Jenas and wife Ellie welcomed their fourth child in October 2021 after news of his birth was broken during on the One Show a couple of days earlier In a conversation with the Belfast Telegraph, Jenas couldn't help but sing praises of his wife: 'She's been a rock keeping the family going through tough times.' 'She actually made me get rid of the car because it was too noisy! She's told me she thought when we first met that I was a bit of an over-confident idiot, but I won her over finally.
' The pair tied the knot in 2011 and Jenas regularly shares candid pictures of himself and Ellie playing with their children. In October 2021, the couple welcomed baby Jacob to the family. Sharing their first baby picture of their newborn, Ellie wrote on Instagram: 'Our beautiful son Jacob Anthony Jenas - we love you so much.
' News of the couple's announcement was first revealed on The One Show a couple of days earlier as Jenas's co-host Ronan Keating announced: 'First off congratulations to our very own Jermaine and his wife Ellie, who had a baby boy called Jacob at the weekend. 'Enjoy some time off, no sleep for you Jermaine.' Jenas, who has also fronted programmes on BT Sport, announced he was set to become a father again during his debut appearance as a permanent host of The One Show in May 2021 .
After being prompted by co-host Alex Jones , Jermaine said: 'I have a baby on the way. It's a boy. Very excited in our house.
' Away from the TV, Jenas and a friend set up the Aquinas Foundation to help incentivise and raise the aspirations of young people in schools across Nottingham. In December 2023 it was announced he would collect an honorary degree from Nottingham Trent University. BBC Jermaine Jenas Match Day Share or comment on this article: BBC hastily removes all traces of Jermaine Jenas from the One Show Facebook as well as Match of the Day mural after star presenter was sensationally sacked for 'sending unsolicited texts to female member of staff on the One Show' e-mail Add comment.
