Jermaine Jenas' wife Ellie Penfold breaks silence on 'incredibly difficult' sexting scandal that led to ex-Premier League star being sacked by the BBC

The Premier League star turned television presenter's time at the BBC ended this year when it was revealed he sent inappropriate messages to colleagues, while another employee at BT Sport later came forward with accusations against him.

Months after the scandal erupted, Jenas' wife, Ellie Penfold, has broken her silence on the issue and revealed how she has coped with the pressure on her family.

"It has been an incredibly hard and difficult time for myself and my family," she told The Sun. “My only focus has been on our children and building my brand Preppy. Now I just want to move forward. Naturally this has been hard for me but my only concern has been our children and that will not change."

Former Premier League star Jenas, who also won 21 caps for England, took a break from social media in the wake of his sacking, but has since said he will return to broadcasting before long, though it is not known in which capacity.