Alex Jones, a presenter for the One Show, claimed she had no idea what to do with the complaints about Jermaine Jenas’ ex-co-host.
The One Show presenter Alex Jones said she had ‘no idea’ about the complaints made against her former co-host Jermaine Jenas. The former footballer, 42, who presented alongside Alex on the programme for four years, was dismissed from the BBC last August due to improper conduct.
Former Match of the Day star Jermaine admitted to sending lewd messages to two former colleagues at the BBC. In addition to losing his BBC role, the former England midfielder saw his representation with a talent agency terminated. His 14-year marriage to Ellie Penfold also ended as their separation was publicly acknowledged in March.
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Welsh presenter Alex revealed in a new interview that she had no idea what the complaints were until Jermaine left the company.
The 48-year-old said, “I very much take people on their faces.” However, I wasn’t sure what was happening with JJ [Jenas]. I was unsure. I assumed he was taking a long vacation.
The BBC didn’t reveal what was happening until it was actually handled by them. And they certainly did what they believed to be right.
“I hope whatever company she was working for would deal with it quickly as well if that was my daughter and she felt uncomfortable with someone’s behavior.”
Former Chelsea players Carlton Cole, Joe Cole, and Wayne Bridge spoke on The Dressing Room podcast and discussed the differences between football and television.
He unfilteredly discussed the competitive nature of the television industry, revealing how frequent gossiping and backstabbing are.
The actor claimed that he first saw this while working with various stand-in presenters on The One Show. He explained (via Wales Online) that “television is not like]football], they just talk behind your back.
“Everyone in television would just lie in your face,” he said. When I was the show’s main presenter, I collaborated with various female presenters when Alex Jones would sometimes not be available because she was having children.
We would leave and say, “Oh, did you like her JJ,” and I’d say, “Yes, she’s really good, it’s her first time, she’s done really well.” And then I’d just hear them saying, “Yes, she’s not coming back,” and they were gone. “
He apologized and said he had done nothing illegal and that inappropriate messages had been sent between two consenting adults after being fired from the BBC.
Months later, Jenas’ wife, Ellie Penfold, announced the couple had split up after 16 years together. She said on Instagram: “I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary.
Jermaine and I have decided to end our relationship after 16 years of marriage and raising four wonderful kids. We’ll continue to be friends and co-parent.
The full transcript of Alex Jones’ interview can be found in the Big Issue, which is currently available for purchase.
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