Jermaine Jenas axed from The One Show over 'inappropriate behaviour'

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Jermaine Jenas has been axed from The One Show and Match of the Day amid allegations of "inappropriate behaviour".The BBC has removed the presenter from both programmes after launching an "immediate internal investigation" when concerns about the ex-footballer's conduct were brought to light.The Sun reports Jermaine was discreetly taken off the BBC's official channels.

A source told the publication that this situation is a "nightmare" for the broadcaster, following a complaint about his behaviour.They said: "After some immediate routine enquiries the decision was taken to take him off air, and terminate his contract.They continued: "The feeling is he won't be back on the BBC.", reports the Express.

A BBC spokesperson said: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line up.” The Sun reports that the ex footballer is understood to have instructed lawyers in a bid to clear his name.

Jermaine, a familiar face on BBC through his roles on MOTD and The One Show, was last seen on television alongside Alex Jones on Wednesday, July 22.The father-of-four joined The One Show in 2020 as a stand-in co-host following the departure of Matt Baker, and he was made a permanent fixture the following year.