Jermaine Jenas is ‘not happy’ the BBC’s decision to sack him after allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’, according to reports.
It emerged earlier on Thursday that the 41-year-old had been axed by the Beeb following an internal investigation.
But The Sun say Jenas is ‘not happy’ with the decision and will battle to clear his name.
The former Tottenham and Newcastle star has been taken off air from Match of the Day and The One Show, where he often presented alongside Alex Jones.
Jermaine Jenas is ‘not happy’ the BBC’s decision to sack him after allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
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BBC colleagues have been informed of his 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.
They said: “Complaints were raised concerning Jermaine’s behaviour.
“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.
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Jermaine Jenas has been removed from his role at BBC
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He was last on air on Saturday, commentating for TNT Sports as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2-0 in their Premier League opener.
Jenas had eyed taking over Gary Lineker’s post as lead anchor of Match of the Day and had been seen as the frontrunner for the job.
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Jermaine Jenas last appeared on TV last Saturday as a commentator for Liverpool’s win over Ipswich Town
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He said in October 2021: “Match Of The Day is the biggest job on television, and if I ever got the opportunity of course I’d say yes.
“When Gary decides to call it a day, I’m sure the BBC will have a look around and decide who’s the best fit for the job.”
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