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Jermaine Jenas says even his DOG has turned against him after BBC sacking scandal

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Published 13:27 24 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Jermaine Jenas says even his DOG has turned against him after BBC sacking scandal

Jenas has spoken about the impact the situation has had on his family - including his dog.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Featured Image Credit: Instagram/@jjenas / BBC/The One Show

Topics: Match Of The Day, Football

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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Jermaine Jenas has claimed that even his dog appears to be 'disappointed' with him after he was sacked by the BBC.

It was announced on Thursday that Jenas' BBC contract had been terminated by the corporation with immediate effect.

BBC News reported that the reason for the termination was due to 'alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour'.

Jenas initially took part in an interview with talkSPORT, and stated that he was 'not happy' with the circumstances behind his dismissal. He also declined to answer several questions and vowed to consult his lawyers.

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But on Friday, the former Tottenham midfielder took part in a lengthy interview with The Sun, in which he addressed the allegations and admitted he had sent 'inappropriate messages' to two female BBC colleagues.

He said that the messages were consensual and that he did not send any sexual pictures or videos.

After apologising to the women and his family, and confirmed he had booked into therapy to solve issues including 'self-sabotage' and 'a self-destructive streak'.

Jenas also presents Formula E coverage for TNT Sports -
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Jenas then went on to admit that his wife, Ellie, has been 'raging' since he informed her of the circumstances behind his sacking.

And he opened up on the impact the situation has had on his family - including a surprising mention about his dog.

He said: "There have been difficult conversations to have with my 16-year-old and my 11-year-old.

"They're obviously of an age where they're aware of social media and other bits and pieces. That's been hard.

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"I've let everyone down. When you've got kids, man. Even my dog looked at me disappointed. But with the kids, I think this is where I'm hoping the help will go a long way for me.

"There are certain moments where I'm doing certain things where it's just a complete, almost like a blackout of what I'm doing, and I can't be behaving like that.

"I can't be taking so many risks with my own life, essentially."

Jermaine Jenas pictured with wife Ellie Penfold at Wimbledon -
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Aside from his BBC work, Jenas also works for TNT Sports on their football and Formula E coverage.

He has not been pencilled in for any of this weekend's Premier League games - a decision taken before news of his BBC exit emerged - with the broadcaster yet to take a decision on his future with them, as per the Daily Mirror.

Jenas took part in his first talkSPORT programme on Thursday - minutes after confirmation of his BBC sacking - but talkSPORT have told SPORTbible that he is not scheduled for any more hosting slots in the immediate future.

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