Jermaine Jenas fighting to save marriage after being sacked by BBC over inappropriate texts, dad reveals

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Jermaine Jenas is grappling with the consequences of his actions after being let go by the BBC for sending alleged inappropriate messages to female colleagues.The former co-host of The One Show and ex-Match of the Day pundit, who has previously admitted to his mistakes publicly, is now intent on salvaging his 13-year marriage to his wife, Ellie, his dad reveals.

According to Dennis, the 41 year old is deeply affected by the emotional turmoil that follows his dismissal from the BBC. During a conversation from his Texas home, Dennis revealed how the incident has caused distress within the family, telling the Mirror: "He's battling to save his marriage.

It's hit the family hard at the end of the day. He knows he shouldn't have done what he did and he wants to keep his family together and he knows he has hurt his wife and kids." Earning £190,000 for his work as a football pundit, Jermaine faced the tough consequence of losing his position last week.

Despite the challenges, his father expressed unwavering support, saying: "I called JJ as soon as I saw what had happened. He's my little man, my trouper, my main guy. "I left the UK a long time ago but I've kept in contact with him, always.