Jermaine Jenas admits to ‘wildly inappropriate’ behaviour which caused BBC sacking
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jermaine Jenas admits to ‘wildly inappropriate’ behaviour which caused BBC sacking

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jermaine Jenas has now admitted that he acted “inappropriately” during his time at the BBC and that he “made a mistake”, which cost him his job with the broadcaster. Ahead of his return to the commentary booth, Jenas has spoken to the radio station where he was asked by Shebahn Aherne if he could agree that his actions at the BBC were “wildly inappropriate”. open image in gallery Jermaine Jenas apologies sending unsolicited messages “It's a lot of hard work that you put into the job, but at the same time, it can be taken away from you like that. “It's about me realising that they didn't deserve to be in that position.” open image in gallery Jenas is reportedly returning to broadcasting with talkSport Jenas played more than 400 games in his career for Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers.

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Yes, Jermaine Jenas was stupid, but he's served his punishment and yet the cancel culture mob still want to burn him at the stake - he deserves his second chance, writes SIMON JORDAN
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jermaine Jenas makes commentary return for Aston Villa vs Tottenham on talkSPORT - six months after he was sacked by BBC for 'inappropriate behaviour'
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Inside the Jermaine Jenas bombshell: How 'queasy' staff are refusing to work with sexting scandal star who's now been kicked out of £1million marital bed. MIKE KEEGAN reveals the truth about his retur
1 month, 3 weeks ago
TalkSPORT staff alarmed by Jermaine Jenas’ reported return to UK broadcasting
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Jermaine Jenas' return to pundit work SPLITS staff at talkSPORT
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Axed BBC star Jermaine Jenas is 'in talks about a new radio show and set to sign a deal' after sexting scandal
6 months ago
Jermaine Jenas' wife Ellie breaks her social media silence as she returns to Instagram for the first time since shamed pundit was sacked by the BBC for sending 'inappropriate' texts to other women
6 months, 1 week ago
Revealed: 'New frontrunner emerges to succeed Gary Lineker on Match of the Day' after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations
6 months, 1 week ago
Jermaine Jenas' father says his son is fighting to save his marriage after Match of the Day presenter was sacked over BBC sexting scandal
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Jermaine Jenas accuses the BBC of making him a 'fall guy' for the Huw Edwards and Strictly scandals after being sacked for text messages
7 months ago
Now Jermaine Jenas blasts the BBC after he was sacked in 'sex text' scandal - saying he was blocked from apologising to women he messaged
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas' wife Ellie 'is raging': Former model has kicked axed The One Show star out of family bedroom and may end their marriage over sex messages scandal after he partied with TV pals while sh
7 months ago
From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has become a national institution - but now its 60th birthday has been overshadowed by the Jermaine Jenas scandal and their balloon is burst
7 months ago
From England footballer to One Show star: Who is Jermaine Jenas and why was he fired by the BBC
7 months ago
BBC removed Jermaine Jenas so quickly not even The One Show co-host Alex Jones knew about it as he was airbrushed off websites within minutes - unlike Huw Edwards who stayed on payroll for 10 months
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas responds to BBC firing him over ‘workplace complaints’
7 months ago
One Show and Match of the Day star Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC after complaints of ‘unsolicited messages’
7 months ago
Inside Jermaine Jenas' family life: Ex footballer who lives with his ex-model wife and their three children in £1m home revealed how BBC role sparked arguments with his wife after he was fast-tracked
7 months ago
Sacked Jermaine Jenas went viral with bizarre Instagram video about 'securing coin' before he was axed by the BBC
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas will NOT appear on talkSPORT on Friday after former England star was on air as his BBC sacking for 'inappropriate behaviour' was announced - as he has his profile page removed by the ag
7 months ago
Odds show clear favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host after Jermaine Jenas is sacked by the BBC for 'inappropriate behaviour'
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas is sacked by the BBC: Ex Premier League footballer who hosts The One Show and is a pundit on Match of the Day is axed from his £190,000 job with immediate effect for 'inappropriate beha
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas is sacked by the BBC: Ex Premier League footballer who hosts The One Show and is a pundit on Match of the Day is axed from his £190,000 job with immediate effect for 'inappropriate beha
7 months ago
Jermaine Jenas urges Gareth Southgate to ensure he has 'no regrets'
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Jermaine Jenas is set to become new host of Formula E coverage on TNT Sports after the series ended broadcasting deal with Channel 4
1 year, 3 months ago
Jermaine Jenas apologises after referee rant sparks backlash: ‘I got it wrong’
1 year, 6 months ago
From Gary Lineker to Robbie Savage, ex-pros are receiving 'coaching' in a bid to be original
4 years, 8 months ago
Jermaine Jenas in line to replace Gary Lineker as face of Match of the Day
5 years, 1 month ago

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