{"id":3430,"date":"2025-07-27T23:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2025-07-28T10:17:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:17:42","slug":"alex-jones-had-no-idea-about-misconduct-complaints-made-against-jermaine-jenas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/27\/alex-jones-had-no-idea-about-misconduct-complaints-made-against-jermaine-jenas\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Jones had \u2018no idea\u2019 about misconduct complaints made against Jermaine Jenas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alex Jones has insisted she did not know about Jermaine Jenas’ texting scandal until it became public (Picture: PA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alex Jones<\/a> has spoken out for the first time on former co-star Jermaine Jenas<\/a>’ axe from the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Welsh broadcaster worked closely with Jenas<\/a> on The One Show<\/a>. As one of the original presenters, Jones joined in 2010, while Jenas came on board in 2021.<\/p>\n

Speaking out after Jenas was removed from the lineup<\/a> last year, Jones has insisted she had ‘no idea’ about complaints made against her former colleague.<\/p>\n

The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, 42, was removed from the presenting team at BBC\u2019s Match Of The Day and The One Show following alleged issues relating to workplace conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before he was sacked in August, Jenas had been a regular pundit on sports programmes and a presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live.<\/p>\n

Jones, 48, told the Big Issue she did not know about the complaints until he had left.<\/p>\n

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The two presented The One Show together on several occasions in the three years Jenas was there (Picture: BBC\/Jamie Simonds)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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‘The BBC didn\u2019t share with me what was going on until they actually dealt with it,’ said Jones (Picture: BBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

She said: ‘I very much take people on face value. But with JJ [Jenas], I didn\u2019t know what was going on.<\/p>\n

‘I had no idea. I thought he was taking extended leave.’<\/p>\n

‘The BBC didn\u2019t share with me what was going on until they actually dealt with it. And, you know, they did what they thought was right,’ she added.<\/p>\n

‘If that was my daughter and she felt uncomfortable with someone\u2019s behaviour, I hope that whatever company she was working for would deal with it swiftly as well.’<\/p>\n

After being let go by the BBC, Jenas apologised, saying he had done ‘nothing illegal’ and that ‘inappropriate messages’ sent were ‘between two consenting adults’.<\/p>\n

Months later, Jenas\u2019 wife, Ellie Penfold, announced the couple had split up<\/a> after 16 years together.<\/p>\n

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Jenas’ cheating ultimately led to the end of his marriage (Picture: Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wife Ellie Penfold announced their separation after 16 years together (Picture: Karwai Tang\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a statement on her Instagram Story, Penfold wrote: ‘I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n

‘After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways.<\/p>\n

‘We will remain friends and continue to co-parent.’<\/p>\n

Jenas returned to broadcasting on TalkSport radio<\/a> in February after the outlet distanced itself from him in the wake of his departure from the BBC.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, he reflected on ‘losing everything’<\/a> in the wake of his scandal, both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n

Jenas, who was also dropped by his talent agency after the explicit messages to two BBC co-workers were uncovered, initially hit out at the Beeb, vowing to seek legal action and reminding the public there are \u2018two sides to every story\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Jenas admitted sending inappropriate messages to two BBC colleagues (Picture: BBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Almost one year later, however, he admitted that he didn’t deal with the repercussions of his actions in the ‘right way’.<\/p>\n

Speaking candidly on the\u00a0Let Me Tell You Something podcast<\/a>, Jenas compared the messages he’d sent to words of Fifty Shades lead Christian Grey.<\/p>\n

‘It was sexting, as simple as that, but it was initiated to me, and then I responded.<\/p>\n

\u2018It wasn\u2019t just me going out of my way, and it definitely 100% wasn\u2019t, \u201cIf you do this, I will help you in your work”,’ he insisted.<\/p>\n

\u2018There was no power element to it going on.\u2019<\/p>\n

Jenas went on to say that he accepts ‘full responsibility’ for the fallout, including how his marriage, which he claims was already on the rocks, broke up.<\/p>\n

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Jones is one of The One Show’s original hosts, having joined the lineup in 2010 (Picture: Ruth Roxanne Board\/BBC\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sports broadcaster Jenas recently returned to screens (Picture: George Wood\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I dealt with it wrong and got heavily punished for it by losing pretty much everything that I had at that time.\u2019<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, for Jones, this is not the first time she has had a co-presenter leave The One Show.<\/p>\n

Married comedian Jason Manford, who joined the programme at the same time as her in August 2010, resigned only three months into the role for sharing sexual internet messages with female fans.<\/p>\n

He admitted to sending the messages, telling The Sun at the time: ‘I have decided after careful consideration to step down from The One Show\u00a0to concentrate on my family and tour commitments.<\/p>\n

‘I have only myself to blame.’<\/p>\n

Despite co-presenting on the show for a few months, Jones said she is still ‘really good pals’ with Manford.<\/p>\n

The full interview with Alex Jones can be read in this week\u2019s Big Issue, on sale now.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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