BBC boss sent staff terse email telling them of Jermaine Jenas sacking over ‘unsolicited texts to The One Show staffer’
A TERSE email was sent to BBC staff four minutes after news emerged Jermaine Jenas had been sacked.
The broadcaster’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, pinged out the message saying: “Hi all, I wanted to let you know that Jermaine Jenas is no longer working for the BBC.”
The Sun broke the story this afternoon, moments before Jenas, 41, began his TalkSPORT Drive show at 4pm.
He was joined by fellow former footballers Frank Lampard and Jermaine Pennant – filling in for usual host Andy Goldstein.
But failed to mention his sacking.
It is understood Jenas has instructed lawyers and is devastated by the turn of events.
Not least the loss of his £190,000- £194,999 annual salary for his work on the FA Cup, Match of the Day, the World Cup and The One Show.
The Sun revealed Jenas was sacked after allegations were made by a female member of staff on The One Show.
She had claimed she received unsolicited communications over text.
The BBC confirmed a probe was launched following “allegations involving digital communications such as texts” received a few weeks ago.
Jenas released a statement to The Sun via a spokesperson while live on TalkSPORT saying: “Right now I can’t talk about it.
“I can tell you I’m not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I’m going to be speaking with my lawyers on the issue.”
Former England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jenas has been quietly removed from the BBC’s official channels.