Know more about the viral controversy of Jermaine Jenas and the context of his texts as the television presenter is reportedly considering taking legal action against the renowned media outlet BBC
The 41-year-old football pundit is reportedly consider taking legal action against the BBC after dropped from The One Show and Match of the Day for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues.
As per reports, the former footballer was removed immediately after BBC executives claimed to have โabsolute evidenceโ that Jenas sent โsuggestiveโ texts to junior staff members on The One Show, which he may find difficult to contest.
This development follows Jenasโ public apology in an interview, where he expressed deep regret.
What is the context of the texts/messages which Jermaine Jenas sent to BBC female employees as he’s sacked amidst cheating allegations
During the alleged interview, Jenas said, โI am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry. I have let myself, my family, friends, and colleagues down, and I owe everyone an apologyโespecially the women I was messaging. I am so, so sorry.โ
While the messages and texts he sent are yet to be revealed as more employees come forward, Jenas went onto ascertain that the exchange was purely concensual. Those who have seen the content of the messages which have been sent to at least one runner via WhatsApp, said they were horrified.
Jermaine Jenas ‘considers suing the BBC’: Axed star insists he did nothing illegal when he sex-texted female One Show staffers saying it was between consenting adults ..
The โconsenting adultsโ bit kinda confuses me here in the light
of what happened .. pic.twitter.com/uxSn8Jrm0sโ Martha (@MGonigle) August 24, 2024
Jenas insisted “I did nothing illegal” and argued the messages were with “two consenting adults”. “With one she made it clear she was interested,” he added.
Jermaine Jenas is also considering suing the BBC after it emerged he had allegedly sent suggestive messages to junior staff on The One Show and these were inappropriate messages between two consenting adults.
โIn that particular instance, there was an adult conversation that took place in a bar in London where that person made it very clear that they had an attraction to me. Yes there was alcohol involved but I take full responsibility,” he said.
He acknowledged that he has a problem and is seeking help, admitting to a pattern of self-destructive behavior in his relationships. While he admitted to falling short of the responsibility expected of a BBC member, Jenas emphasized that there was no criminal activity involved.
About Jermaine Jenas
For the curious, born on February 18, 1983, Jermaine Anthony Jenas, is an English television presenter, football pundit and former professional footballer.
Growing up in Nottingham, he previously played as a central midfielder for English club including, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Queens Park Rangers.
While playing for these clubs so far, Jeans has played a total of 39 goals from 341 league appearances.
Marital Status
Reportedly, Jermaine Jenas has been married to model Ellie Penfold for 13 years, and the couple had two daughters together. In addition, Jenas also had a daughter from previous relationship, who lives in the United States with her mother.
Salary
Jeans, who revealed that he was dismissed by the BBC on Monday, following a 5-day HR consultation process during which he was confronted with the messages has earned between ยฃ190,000 and ยฃ194,999 for his work on the FA Cup, Match of the Day, and the World Cup for the BBC.
As of now, his salary for The One Show, produced by BBC Studios, is not publicly disclosed.
Whenever I see this video on the timeline I have to watch it.
I never let myself scroll past it. pic.twitter.com/RTOsyvMrYJ
โ Ellis Platten – AwayDays (@ellis_platten) August 19, 2024
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