The Sun – Jenas Axed Over Texts To Women
The Sun leads on the sacking of Jermaine Jenas by the BBC over alleged inappropriate texts to a female colleague. The paper describes the situation as a ‘new nightmare’ for the BBC which has faced repeated scandals in the past few years – the most recent being the Huw Edwards scandal.
Jermaine Jenas was sacked by BBC after ‘he sent unsolicited texts to female member of staff at One Show’
JERMAINE Jenas was sacked by the BBC after a female member of staff on The One Show claimed he sent her unsolicited texts, The Sun can reveal.
The presenter and ex-footballer, 41, has been taken off air from both Match of the Day and The One Show following complaints about “inappropriate behaviour”.
The Sun can reveal Jenas was sacked after allegations were made by a female member of staff on The One Show.
She had claimed she received unsolicited communications over text.
The BBC confirmed a probe was launched following “allegations involving digital communications such as texts” received a few weeks ago.
Others then came forward to complain about his alleged workplace conduct.
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Editorial 23 August 2024.
A new Alzheimer’s drug has been “blocked for use on NHS” and the BBC has sacked one of its presenters – these are the top stories on Friday’s front pages.
The papers react to news that the new drug will not be available on the NHS due to costs with most papers reacting with shock and outrage. The drug was deemed efficient at slowing Alzheimer’s disease.
News that the BBC has sacked presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaints were made over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ makes the front page of the tabloids – and a common sidebar article for the broadsheets.
Elsewhere, several of the papers lead on other domestic topics including ongoing discussions around the recent GCSE results, ongoing disputes over public sector pay, Britain’s overcrowded prisons and other issues facing the government.
