The BBC has confirmed that Jermaine Jenas is no longer a part of its presenting line-up for both Match of the Day and The One Show, following reports that he was fired.
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The Sun first reported that Jenas had been fired following alleged complaints about "inappropriate behaviour".
Jenas last presented The One Show with Alex Jones on Wednesday 22nd July, and was notably absent from this Saturday's first episode of the new season of Match of the Day. His last appearance on that show was on 4th May.
When approached by RadioTimes.com about the reports, a BBC spokesperson said: "We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line-up."
Responding to the claims on talkSPORT, Jenas said: "I can't really talk about it. I'm not happy about it but currently as it stands I'm going to have to let the lawyers deal with it.
"There are two sides to every story, as we know, so that's all I can say right now."
RadioTimes.com has also approached Jenas's representatives for any further comment.
Jermaine Jenas for The One Show. BBC/Jamie Simonds
The Sun has also reported that Jenas has parted ways with his long-term agents, MC Saatchi. RadioTimes.com has approached MC Saatchi for comment.
Jenas also works as a pundit and co-commentator for TNT Sports although he is not scheduled to appear in its coverage for a number of weeks. RadioTimes.com understands that the broadcaster is unaware of the circumstances of his BBC employment.
Jenas is a former professional footballer who played for the England team as well as for club sides including Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers.
He first started working in the media as an analyst for ITV Sport's coverage of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, while he began co-presenting The One Show in 2020, before becoming a permanent host in 2021.
He joined the panel of presenters for Match of the Day in 2023 and has also recently presented coverage of Formula E events.
It had been thought that Jenas could one day replace Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day, with Lineker himself telling The Sun in November 2021: "Jermaine is my natural successor, I think he’s doing well."
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
