The TERSE email was sent to BBC staff four minutes after news broke that Jermaine Jenas had been sacked.
The broadcaster’s director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, sent a message saying: “Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that Jermaine Jenas no longer works for the BBC.”
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The star was kicked out of Match of the Day and The One Show
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An email sent to BBC staff by the broadcaster’s director of sport informing presenter Jermaine Jenas has been dismissed
The Sun broke the story on Thursday afternoon that Jenas, 41, had been accused of inappropriate behavior in the workplace – moments before he started his TalkSPORT Drive show at 4pm.
He was joined by fellow ex-footballers Jermaine Pennant and Aaron Lennon – who replaced usual presenter Andy Goldstein.
But he did not mention his shift.
It is understood Jenas has instructed lawyers and is devastated by the turn of events.
Not just the loss of his £190,000-£194,999 annual salary for working on the FA Cup, Match of the Day, World Cup and The One Show.
The Sun revealed Jenas was sacked following allegations made by a member of staff at The One Show.
She claimed to have received an unsolicited communication via SMS.
The BBC confirmed the investigation was launched following “allegations involving digital communications such as texts” received several weeks ago.
Others then came forward to complain about his alleged behavior in the workplace.
BBC SACKS Jermaine Jenas from Match of the Day & The One Show for ‘inappropriate behaviour’
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He hosted TalkSport’s 4pm Drive show, minutes after the news brokeCredit: TalkSport
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Jenas has built a stellar media career since retiring from footballCredit: PA
Jenas issued a statement to The Sun via a spokesperson live on TalkSPORT, saying: “I can’t talk about it at the moment.
“I can tell you that I am not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I will speak to my lawyers about the matter.”
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Former England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jenas has been quietly removed from the BBC’s official channels.
He was then filmed on his phone in the back seat of a car after appearing on TalkSPORT in central London on Thursday.
The huge mural, which features the 41-year-old alongside BBC Sport colleagues Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Alex Scott, has now been removed from Media City’s Manchester headquarters.
Jenas – seen as Lineker’s natural successor for the MOTD – was covering this summer’s Euros and commentating on Spain’s semi-final win over France on 9 July.
The father-of-four last presented The One Show alongside Alex Jones on July 22 and appeared on the MOTD panel on May 4.
He was not in Saturday’s first episode of the new season.
A source said: “This is an absolute nightmare for the BBC.
“Complaints have been made about Jermaine’s behaviour.
“After several immediate routine inquiries, the decision was made to remove him from the program and terminate his contract.
“The BBC’s new director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, has been heavily involved in this whole process and is adamant that his new house is in order and there are no skeletons.
“At the moment it appears he will not be returning to the BBC.”
Jermaine Jenas’ full statement on his sacking to the BBC
Jermaine Jenas issued a statement to The Sun through a spokesperson saying: “I can’t talk about it at the moment.
“I can tell you that I am not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I will speak to my lawyers about the matter.”
Jenas – who has posted just three pictures on Instagram since May – in stark contrast to the 73 he posted over the past year – has also parted ways with his long-time agents, MC Saatchi.
News of Jenas’ departure from the BBC – which pays him between £190,000 and £194,999 according to official figures published last year – will be a major blow to BBC directors.
This is the latest crisis to hit the national broadcaster, and comes amid another investigation into another national institution – Strictly Come Dancing.
The findings, reportedly two weeks late, have yet to be released.
Earlier this month, the BBC’s governing board released a statement announcing an independent review of the broadcaster’s workplace culture.
It said: “We remain concerned about the potential for inappropriate behavior in the workplace, particularly in creative and editorial environments.
“While the challenges of power imbalances in the workplace are a challenge for many employers, the BBC must hold itself to the highest standards.
“The BBC has clearly articulated values and a strong Code of Conduct and great progress has been made in recent years.
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