Jermaine Jenas addresses his BBC sacking on talkSPORT Jermaine Jenas is said to be "considering legal action" after his swift sacking from the BBC . The presenter, 41, was let go from his hosting positions on Match of the Day and The One Show earlier this week following complaints of ‘inappropriate behaviour’. A spokesperson for the BBC confirmed the news of his departure, saying: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line up.
” It was later reported that the BBC had launched an "immediate internal investigation" after concerns were raised about the former footballer. Allegedly, Jenas had sent a string of X-rated messages to two colleagues on the evening magazine programme. Breaking his silence, the TV presenter apologised if he made the women he had messaged feel uncomfortable , while maintaining that he didn't do anything "illegal".
He told the press: “I did nothing illegal — these were inappropriate messages between two consenting adults.” He added: "I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry. “I have let myself down, my family, friends and colleagues down, and I owe everyone an apology — especially the women with whom I was messaging.
I am so, so sorry." READ MORE Inside Jermaine Jenas's incredible side hustle ‘earning £10million a year’ [EXCLUSIVE] Jermaine is said to be looking to take legal action against the BBC (Image: Getty) Jenas continued: “I’m not proud of what I wrote and what I said. And I do consider it cheating, yes, although nothing physical ever happened.
“This is all on me and I fully accept there is a level of responsibility that needs to be upheld when you’re a member of the BBC . And I fell below those standards. I must take the responsibility.
" Jenas denied ever sending indecent images or videos. He admitted before the news was made public he had contacted his doctor and booked in for therapy sessions to address his issues. Don't miss.
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Jenas is allegedly considering suing the BBC over its handling of the situation, according to the Daily Mail . In the wake of the rapid-fire sacking, the publication reported that Jenas said he is considering seeking legal action. However, he is said to have dismissed the idea that he has been made a 'scapegoat' by the broadcaster, which is said to be keen to be seen taking action on troubling allegations with swiftness after the Huw Edwards and Strictly scandals.
The Times reported that a BBC executive told the paper: "We want to make sure that we are acting quickly and decisively when we have proof of wrongdoing.".
