Sacked BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas ‘ashamed’ of ‘inappropriate messages’
Ex-footballer, 41, says ‘I let myself down, my family, friends and colleagues down’ in interviewJermaine Jenas has apologised to the “women with whom I was messaging” after he was sacked from the BBC.“I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry,” the 41-year-old former footballer said in an interview with the Sun newspaper. “I have let myself down, my family, friends and colleagues down, and I owe everyone an apology – especially the women with whom I was messaging. I am so, so sorry. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/aug/23/sacked-bbc-presenter-jermaine-jenas-ashamed-of-inappropriate-messages
Jermaine Jenas offered sincere apologies for his inappropriate messages to women, leading to his dismissal from the BBC. He acknowledged his mistakes, expressed shame, and emphasized the need for self-improvement and seeking help. Despite claiming no criminal wrongdoing, he admitted to falling below the BBC's standards and is currently seeking legal advice. The former footballer's termination followed allegations of sending unsolicited messages to a female colleague, prompting further investigation and his removal from prime-time shows.