Former footballer turned TV presenter Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC following complaints about his workplace conduct. The 41-year-old, who presents The One Show and appears on Match of the Day, has been taken off air from both primetime shows.
According to BBC News, Jenas’ contract was terminated earlier this week due to alleged issues relating to workplace behavior, specifically involving digital communications such as texts. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that he is no longer part of their presenting line-up.
Jenas, who earned between £190,000 – £194,999 at the BBC for his work on the FA Cup, Match of the Day, and the World Cup, also works for talkSport and TNT Sports. However, his profile has been removed from his agent’s website.
The former footballer made his debut at the age of 17 and played for Nottingham Forest, Spurs, and Newcastle United, as well as making 21 appearances for England. After retiring in 2016, Jenas turned to media work as a pundit and became a regular on Match of the Day and BT Sport. He had been presenting The One Show since 2020.
In addition to his media work, Jenas co-founded the Aquinas Foundation to help inspire and raise the aspirations of young people in schools across Nottingham. He also appeared on The Great Sport Relief Bake-Off in 2016 and is set to receive an honorary degree from Nottingham Trent University in December 2023.
