BBC Parts Ways with Sports Presenter Jermaine Jenas Following Complaint
Prince Jean
Aug 22, 2024
BBC Confirms Departure of Sports Presenter Jermaine Jenas Amid Misconduct Allegations. Credit:gettyimages
The BBC has confirmed that Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of its presenting lineup following allegations of workplace misconduct. A spokesperson from the broadcaster stated,
"We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line up."
Jenas had been a key figure on BBC programming, regularly appearing as a pundit and presenter for popular shows such as "Match of the Day" and "The One Show."
Jenas made his last appearances on May 4th and July 22nd, respectively, and recently provided commentary for the Spain-France semi-final match during the BBC's Euro 2024 coverage.
According to BBC News, Jenas' departure follows claims of inappropriate behavior at work, with text messages and digital exchanges reportedly included in the complaint filed against him several weeks ago. The British tabloid, The Sun, reported that the BBC launched an internal investigation soon after the complaint was made, which ultimately led to Jenas' removal from all BBC channels and the termination of his contract. Sources suggest that Jenas will not be returning to the BBC.
Jenas also works with TNT Sports, where he covers football and Formula E. However, his future with the network remains uncertain. TNT Sports issued a statement affirming that any accusations of inappropriate behavior are taken seriously and would be thoroughly investigated. Notably, Jenas debuted as a presenter for talkSPORT just as news of his BBC exit broke.
