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Jermaine Jenas: Allegations from more women emerge against disgraced presenter & pundit after BBC sacking for inappropriate messaging

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  • Jenas sacked by BBC over workplace conduct
  • Allegedly sent unsolicited messages to female colleagues
  • More women reportedly come forward with allegations
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    According to The Guardian, via The Sun, more women have made complaints against the former England international - who was sacked by the BBC this week over allegations he sent "inappropriate" messages to two female colleagues. Reports state the other women have come forward amid an investigation into messages allegedly sent by the 41-year-old.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Jenas' marriage with wife Ellie Penfold is under severe strain after these revelations, but the ex-model is reportedly standing by the former One Show and Match of the Day presenter. Jenas has apologised for his actions and insisted he is "not a sex pest".

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Jenas was co-presenting a show on talkSPORT as it was announced he had been relieved of his duties at the BBC this week. The broadcaster later said there were no plans for the former Tottenham player to appear on air "in the immediate future".

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Former England international and Newcastle United midfielder Jenas, who said there are "two sides to every story", admitted he was "not happy" about his dismissal by the BBC and would be taking legal advice over the matter.