BBC The One Show skirts over Jermaine Jenas axing as presenters remain silent: 'Pretending he doesn't exist'
The One Show viewers weren't pleased by the silence surrounding Jermaine Jenas
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The One Show viewers were hoping for some clarity as they tuned into Thursday's episode following news that presenter Jermaine Jenas, 41, had been sacked by the BBC.
However, many took to social media to complain that his co-stars offered no further details or explanation regarding the axe, with the hosts opting not to mention Jenas at all.
It was announced earlier on Thursday Jenas had been sacked following accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
It's been claimed the broadcaster launched an internal investigation following concerns about The One Show and Match of the Day presenter.
Jenas had been working as a sports pundit for the company and also joined The One Show in 2020.
A BBC spokesperson confirmed the presenter's removal, commenting: "We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting lineup."
The One Show hosts Alex Jones and Clara Amfo made no mention of Jermaine Jenas
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Thursday's show opened with presenters Alex Jones, 47 and Clara Amfo, 40. They welcomed guests David Oyelowo, will.i.am and Tom Jones.
Throughout the half-hour episode, no mention of Jenas' absence or axe from the show was made, which didn't go unnoticed by viewers.
Taking to X, one penned: "Not the one show pretending Jermaine Jenas doesn’t even exist #TheOneShow."
Another asked: "Where's Jermaine? What naughty thing did he do?"
The One Show viewers weren't pleased by the silence surrounding Jermaine Jenas
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Another shared: "I wonder if their now infamous former colleague will be commented on?" The Mirror reports.
Someone else directly messaged the show's X account, requesting: "Yes, can you ask Will to ask Alex what #jermainejennas has done please."
"They should at least mention there's someone missing and won't be seen again #TheOneShow," someone else argued.
Another fumed: "Who cares? Are you gonna tell us jenas has been fired?" (sic)
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Jermaine Jenas has been axed from the BBC
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BBC colleagues have been informed of Jenas' axing and have reportedly been left stunned by his sudden departure.
A source told the Mail: "It all came as a massive shock but his colleagues have now been told the news and he won't be back.
"His colleagues are stunned, they didn't see it coming at all. They were kept in the dark to start with. They couldn't believe it when they found out."
Another source informed the Sun that Jenas' exit is a "categorical nightmare" for the BBC.