Jermaine Jenas update as TNT Sports plans become clear after BBC sacking
Jermaine Jenas won't be appearing on TNT Sports this month
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Jermaine Jenas won't be appearing on TNT Sports this month following his sacking from the BBC, reports say.
The 41-year-old has been axed after allegedly sending an unsolicited text message to a female member of staff, with the former Premier League star firmly denying any wrongdoing.
Jenas has said there's 'two sides to every story', with the presenter also saying his lawyers were working on his behalf as he battles to clear his name.
In addition to his work with the Beeb, Jenas is also a commentator for TNT Sports.
Jermaine Jenas won't be appearing on TNT Sports this month
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According to The Mirror, however, Jenas won't be appearing on the channel this month.
He worked for TNT Sports on Saturday, with fans irked by his commentary during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Ipswich.
Goals from Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah gave Arne Slot's side all three points in the Dutchman's first match since replacing Jurgen Klopp earlier this year.
Jenas has 'not been pencilled in for games' over the next few weeks amid the allegations that currently surround him.
The 41-year-old has covered Premier League and Champions League matches for TNT Sports, while also being their host of Formula E.
Prior to his dismissal, the former Newcastle and Tottenham star had been viewed as the frontrunner to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.
However, it now appears as though Lineker's replacement will be one of Mark Chapman or Gabby Logan instead.
Jenas firmly denies any wrongdoing and reportedly told his wife, Ellie Penfold, about the claims.
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Penfold is standing by her husband, with the pair previously marrying back in 2011.
A source has told The Sun that Jenas' departure from the BBC is a 'categorical nightmare' for the broadcaster, who don't expect him to be back.
"This is a categorical nightmare for the BBC," the insider was quoted as saying.
"Complaints were raised concerning Jermaine's behaviour.
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Jermaine Jenas' future at TNT Sports is currently unclear in the wake of his sacking from the BBC
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"After some immediate routine enquiries the decision was taken to take him off air, and terminate his contract.
"The BBC's new Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski has been heavily involved in this whole process, and is adamant that his new house is firmly in order, and there are no skeletons.
"At present, the feeling is he won't be back on the BBC."
Jenas refused to give too much away when speaking on talkSPORT on Thursday, though did admit he was 'unhappy'.
Jermaine Jenas' wife is standing by the former football star in the wake of his dismissal from the BBC
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"I can’t really talk about it. As you can probably see, I’m not happy about it," he said.
"But currently, as it stands I’m going to have to let the lawyers deal with it.
"There’s two sides… that’s all I can say now.”
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