Jermaine Jenas’ Wife Ellie Penfold Breaks Silence Amid Scandal
In a rare public statement, Ellie Penfold, the wife of former Tottenham and England footballer Jermaine Jenas, has spoken out for the first time since her husband was sacked by the BBC for sending inappropriate messages to other women. Jenas, 41, was axed from his role at the BBC last month following an internal investigation into his workplace conduct.
The former footballer, who presented The One Show and regularly appeared on Match of the Day, was accused of sending inappropriate texts to several female colleagues. Jenas later apologised for his behaviour, admitting he sent inappropriate messages despite being married to Penfold, with whom he has three children, for 13 years.
Since the scandal broke, further allegations have emerged, with two more women accusing Jenas of sending them unsolicited sexual messages. Jenas’ spokesperson has rejected the claims, stating that the messages were not unsolicited and that it was "disappointing" that the allegations took seven years to come to light.
In a surprising move, Penfold has launched her own personal care brand, Preppy Skin, aimed at children and teens. The brand promises to provide "immersive, fun, and amazing" products for young people, with a focus on skin care and self-care.
On Instagram, Penfold shared a post announcing the launch of Preppy Skin, stating that the collection begins with personal care products and will have a pipeline of future products. The brand’s name, Preppy, is a play on the phrase "prepared" and "preppy," suggesting a focus on preparation and self-care for young people.
The timing of Penfold’s brand launch is significant, given the ongoing scandal surrounding her husband. While she did not address the allegations in her post, the move suggests that she is determined to move forward and build a new brand.
It’s worth noting that Penfold still has the phrase "mother and a wife" in her Instagram bio, suggesting that her relationship with Jenas may not be over. In a recent interview with The Sun, Jenas opened up about the moment he decided to admit his behaviour to his wife, stating that she was "absolutely raging" and that she had kicked him out of their bedroom.
The incident has also led to Jenas being dropped by talkSPORT, with TNT Sports yet to confirm if he will continue working for the broadcaster.
As the drama surrounding Jenas continues to unfold, it’s clear that Penfold is focused on building a new brand and moving forward. Follow us on all social media platforms for more updates on this story and other breaking news in the world of sports and entertainment.