BREAKING: Jermaine Jenas Sacked by BBC Following Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviour
Former England and Tottenham star Jermaine Jenas has been axed by the BBC following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour". The 41-year-old, who presented The One Show and appeared on Match of the Day, has been taken off both programs following an internal investigation into his workplace conduct.
The Sun claims it is unlikely that Jenas will return to work on the BBC, with sources close to the footballer stating he is "not happy" with the corporation’s decision. SPORTbible has contacted Jenas’ representatives for comment.
Jenas was widely regarded as Gary Lineker’s natural successor as Match of the Day presenter, after helping to cover this summer’s Euros in Germany. His departure comes as a "major blow" to BBC executives, who had reportedly lined Jenas up to replace Lineker when the latter’s contract expires in 2025.
The former footballer’s massive BBC salary is now in jeopardy, with the BBC’s official figures showing he earned between £190,000 and £194,999 last year. With his chances of replacing Lineker seemingly in tatters, Jenas misses out on the chance to become one of the highest-paid employees at the BBC.
Despite his departure from the BBC, Jenas looks set to continue working in sports broadcasting. Just minutes after the news of his sacking broke, the former Spurs man hosted a live show on talkSPORT. He was on air for this afternoon’s talkSPORT Drive show from 4pm alongside co-host, former Tottenham teammate Darren Bent.
Jenas also works as a presenter and pundit for TNT Sports, while he has also previously hosted prestigious awards ceremonies including The Best FIFA Football Awards in 2021.
The news of Jenas’ sacking is a significant blow to the BBC’s football coverage, with the corporation still reeling from the fallout of Gary Lineker’s departure. Lineker is currently the corporation’s top earner on an annual salary of £1.35m, followed by Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe Ball with £950,000.
Jenas’ sacking also raises questions about the BBC’s handling of allegations of inappropriate behaviour within the corporation. The BBC has been criticized in the past for its handling of complaints, with some high-profile figures leaving the corporation following allegations of misconduct.
The news of Jenas’ sacking is a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their fame or wealth. It’s a wake-up call for the football community and a reminder that allegations of inappropriate behaviour must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
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