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Former footballer Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC over allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

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While he was on air on a radio show on Thursday, the BBC announced the One Show co-host and Match Of The Day pundit, 41, was “no longer part of our presenting line-up”.

The news of his sacking broke moments after Jenas started presenting a three-hour drive-time programme on talkSPORT with fellow former footballer Jermaine Pennant.

Jermaine Jenas in October 2023. Pic: PA
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Jermaine Jenas in October 2023. Pic: PA

BBC News reported Jenas’s contract was terminated earlier this week due to alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour.

So who is the former Premier League player?

Born in 1983, Jenas started his football career at Nottingham Forest – where he made his first team debut aged 17 – before moving to Newcastle United in 2002.

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He spent most of his career at Tottenham Hotspur, making 155 appearances and scoring 21 goals from 2005 to 2013, before signing for Queen’s Park Rangers.

Jenas also made 21 appearances for the England national team and scored one goal – against Switzerland in a friendly at Wembley Stadium in 2008.

He announced his retirement from football in 2016, having not played since a knee injury in training in April 2014.

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Jenas retired in 2016 but had not played since 2014 after a knee injury in training. Pic: Rex Features

Jenas started a career as a football pundit after his contract with Queen’s Park Rangers expired in 2014. He made his first appearance for ITV Sport as an analyst for the Europa League.

He started making regular guest appearances on the BBC’s Match Of The Day and BT Sports the same year.

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Jenas earned between £190,000 and £194,999 at the BBC for his work on the FA Cup, Match Of The Day and the World Cup, according to official figures published last year.

The married 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.

The One Show's hosts Jermaine Jenas, Alex Jones and Roman Kemp. Pic: PA
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Jenas was a co-host on The One Show with Alex Jones and Roman Kemp. Pic: PA

BBC News reported Jenas’s contract was terminated this week over alleged issues with workplace behaviour, with allegations involving digital communications, such as texts.

It was reported the allegations were raised with the corporation a few weeks ago. The BBC announced Jenas’s departure on Thursday but didn’t give further details of the allegations.

While live on TalkSPORT as the reports emerged, Jenas was asked about the allegations but declined to answer.

“Look, I can’t really talk about it,” he said. “I, as you can probably see, I am not happy about it. But currently, as it stands, I’m going to have to let the lawyers deal with it.

“You know, there’s two sides to every story, as we know. So, that’s all I can say right now.”

A spokesperson for talkSPORT later said the station was “made aware of a breaking news story involving Jermaine Jenas as he went on air for a one-off presenting slot on talkSPORT Drive”.

A statement added: “We made a decision – with Jermaine – that he should continue to present the show.”

They also said there are “no plans for Jermaine to broadcast as a presenter on talkSPORT in the immediate future”.

His agency MC Saatchi said it no longer represents him following the news of his sacking.

TNT Sports said it would not comment on Jenas’s employment with the BBC. It is understood he is not scheduled to appear on the platform’s channels for a number of weeks.

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Man arrested at Luton Airport in connection with fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

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Man arrested at Luton Airport in connection with fires at properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer

A second man has been arrested in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

The 26-year-old was arrested around 1.45pm at Luton Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life.

The arrest was made by counter terrorism officers. The man has been taken into police custody in London.

It comes after a Ukrainian man, 21, was charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

Roman Lavrynovych appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday and was remanded in custody.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation because of the connections to the prime minister.

Emergency services were called to a fire in the early hours of Monday at a house in Kentish Town, north London, where Sir Keir lived with his family before the election.

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Damage was caused to the property’s entrance, but nobody was hurt.

A car was also set alight in the same street last Thursday.

There was another blaze at the front door of a house converted into flats in Islington, also linked to the prime minister, on Sunday.

One person was taken to safety via an internal staircase by crews wearing breathing apparatus.

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Crystal Palace celebrate historic FA Cup win after victory over Manchester City

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Crystal Palace celebrate historic FA Cup win after victory over Manchester City

Crystal Palace are celebrating a historic win in the FA Cup after a 1-0 victory against Manchester City at Wembley.

It’s the south London club’s first major trophy – and third time lucky after losing two previous finals they have played in. The win also means Palace have qualified for next season’s Europa League.

Eberechi Eze put his side 1-0 up with the game’s only goal in the 16th minute.

Man City were given a chance to equalise when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute, but Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who had earlier escaped a red card for a handball outside the box – saved Omar Marmoush’s spot kick.

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze (right) scores his sides first goal during the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. Pic: PA
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Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze scores. Pic: PA

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush (left) reacts after having his penalty saved as Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson is mobbed by his team mates during the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. Pic: PA
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Man City’s Omar Marmoush after his penalty was saved. Pic: PA

It briefly seemed the south London team had gone 2-0 up after a 58th-minute strike from Daniel Munoz but the goal was quickly ruled offside.

They then held onto their 1-0 lead until the final whistle, which came after an agonising 10 minutes of injury time.

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson celebrates after the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. PA
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Dean Henderson dodged a red card and saved a penalty. Pic: PA

Oliver Glasner’s team were the underdogs despite Manchester City having had a difficult season in the Premier League.

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Pep Guardiola’s side also lost to their neighbours and rivals Manchester United in last year’s cup final.

‘It’s all about spirit’

Palace goalscorer Eze said he had “no words” as he celebrated with his team mates.

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates after the Emirates FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 17, 2025. Adam Davy/PA Wire
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Eze celebrates after the final whistle. Pic: PA

“I can only thank God,” he told ITV. “This is special, this is what dreams are made of, for this club as well. Who would have thought we could do it?

“We’ve made history today. The tactics were good but it’s all about spirit. That’s energy, that’s everyone fighting together and doing what we had to do today.”

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Manhunt after five people stabbed at event in southeast London

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Manhunt after five people stabbed at event in southeast London

A manhunt has been launched after five people were stabbed at an event in southeast London, police have said.

Officers were called to Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Five people were found with stab wounds and were taken to hospital where their injuries are still being assessed.

No arrests have been made.

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“Enquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day,” a Met Police statement said.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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