Jermaine Jenas’s wife announces split after 16 years together – months after scandal

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Former Tottenham Hotspur footballer and BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas and his wife Ellie Penfold have split after 16 years together.

Ellie, the mother of their four children, revealed the news on social media on Tuesday evening (February 5), while Jermaine, 42, has yet to publicly address the breakup.Taking to Instagram on Tuesday night, Ellie told her followers: "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", reports the Mirror. This development comes less than a year after Jermaine departed from the BBC in August, following allegations of sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues.