Alex Jones Reveals Unawareness of Complaints Against The One Show Co-Host Jermaine Jenas

Alex Jones Unaware of Jermaine Jenas Misconduct Before BBC Exit

Alex Jones, former co-host of The One Show, has revealed she was unaware of complaints against Jermaine Jenas, her ex-colleague, who was fired by the BBC for sending inappropriate messages to female staff. Jenas, 42, faced severe repercussions, including losing his roles on The One Show, Match of the Day, and BBC Radio 5 Live, as well as the collapse of his 13-year marriage to Ellie Penfold, mother of three of his four children.

Jones told The Big Issue she believed Jenas was on “extended leave” during the scandal. “I take people at face value. If that were my daughter [affected by such behavior], I’d hope the company would act swiftly,” she said.

Alex Jones (left) and Jermaine Jenas hosting The One Show in 2023.

Scandal Fallout
The BBC dismissed Jenas in August 2023 after complaints surfaced about his conduct. His agency, MC Saatchi, also severed ties, forcing him to hire crisis PR. Jenas admitted to lying to Ellie during a family holiday to secretly address the scandal with BBC bosses. He later confessed to sending messages to two colleagues, prompting Ellie to kick him out of their £1 million Hertfordshire home.

Jenas and Ellie Penfold, whose marriage ended after 13 years.

Marriage Breakdown
Jenas claimed on the Filthy Rellas podcast that their split wasn’t solely due to the scandal but stemmed from long-standing issues. “We had 16 years with ups and downs. We’re better apart for our kids,” he said. However, Ellie was reportedly “raging” post-revelation, with Jenas telling The Sun, “She needs time.”

Further Allegations
Weeks after the scandal broke, MailOnline reported Jenas sent explicit messages to a woman during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, including a photo of his genitals. Another incident from 2017 involved him propositioning a junior makeup artist at BT Sport, despite her mentioning a boyfriend.

Messages sent by Jenas during the World Cup.

Aftermath
Jenas apologized publicly, stating, “I take responsibility,” but the damage was done. His broadcasting career remains in limbo, while Alex Jones continues her work, emphasizing the importance of workplace accountability.

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Condensed Summary:

• Alex Jones unaware of Jenas’ misconduct before BBC firing.
• Jenas dismissed for inappropriate messages, leading to divorce.
• Additional allegations from Qatar World Cup and BT Sport emerge.
• Jenas admits to marital issues but faces ongoing career fallout.

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