JERMAINE Jenas and his wife Ellie Penfold have split up after 16 years together just months after he was sacked by the BBC.
The former footie star, was sacked as a Match of the Day pundit and One Show host over “inappropriate texts” sent to female colleagues.
Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie have split after 16 years together[/caption]
Ellie shared the separation statement on Instagram[/caption]
Former Match Of The Day presenter Jermaine issued a public apology to Ellie, the mother of three of his children in The Sun[/caption]
In a statement shared on social media, Ellie wrote: “I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary.
“After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways.
“We will remain friends and continue to co-parent. We kindly ask that you respect our children’s privacy during this challenging time.
“Thank you, Ellie.”
The pair have been married for 13 years since they tied the knot in 2011.
During that time they also welcomed four children into the world together.
It comes after Jenas, 41, had spent the last few months apologising to his family and the public since the texts came to light.
Speaking to the Sun at the time of his sacking from the BBC, Jenas apologised to his wife but denied being a sex pest.
He insisted he had done nothing illegal but said he was sorry if he made the women involved uncomfortable.
Speaking less than 24 hours after The Sun revealed he had been fired from Match of the Day and The One Show following the complaints, Jenas said: “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry.
He was sacked in an excruciating online meeting with HR and senior corporation execs, including being shown a string of X-rated messages he’d sent.
He told the Sun: “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry.”
Jermaine Jenas Scandal Timeline
JERMAINE Jenas was dismissed in August for sending inappropriate messages to the women he worked with.
Here’s what happened:
August 22
- The BBC receives complaints about Jenas workplace behaviour, in regard to text messages.
- August 22 – Jenas is sacked by the BBC amid allegations he sent inappropriate messages to a female colleague.
- The presenter is taken off air from both Match of the Day and The One Show.
- Other colleagues begin to come forward.
- Jenas responds to BBC sacking: “Right now I can’t talk about it. I can tell you I’m not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I’m going to be speaking with my lawyers on the issue.”
- The BBC responds to Jenas’ sacking: “We can confirm Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of the presenting line-up.”
- In an exclusive interview with the Sun on Sunday, Jenas revealed he wanted to say sorry to girls he texted but the BBC blocked him.
September 7
- Jenas denies new claim he bombarded waitress with unsolicited explicit texts while working at World Cup for BBC.
November 24
- Jenas apologises to wife “for all the BS” over text scandal as he vows to save their 13-year marriage.
