System E has launched a press release on presenter Jermaine Jenas after the BBC dismissed him for sending messages to 2 colleagues.
The previous skilled footballer was the anchor for System E’s protection on TNT sport final season, changing long-term host Vernon Kay for the championship’s tenth season and finishing his duties alongside roles for the BBC and different radio broadcasters.
However Jenas was sacked by the BBC earlier this week after allegations claimed he despatched “inappropriate messages” to 2 colleagues on The One Present, elevating questions over his future with System E.
In a press release, a System E spokesperson mentioned: “Jermaine Jenas was a part of System E’s presentation crew for season 10, which resulted in July this 12 months.
“As per the method adopted in earlier seasons, we’ll announce our presenter line-up for season 11 sooner or later.
“This determination shall be fastidiously thought-about, making an allowance for the excessive requirements we anticipate to be upheld at System E.”
Presenters Jermaine Jenas, Dario Franchitti, Karun Chandhok, André Lotterer on the grid
Picture by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images
Jenas has since instructed The Solar he despatched “inappropriate messages” to 2 colleagues on The One Present, however that he “did nothing unlawful” and mentioned they had been “two consenting adults”.
“I really feel so ashamed,” he added. “I’ve let everyone down – my colleagues, my pals and, most significantly, I’ve let my household down.”
The difficulty was dropped at the BBC’s consideration just a few weeks in the past. The company introduced his departure on Thursday.
A BBC spokesperson mentioned: “We are able to verify Jermaine Jenas is not a part of our presenting line-up.”
Jenas mentioned he was sacked throughout a video name on Monday whereas on a household vacation, 5 days after being instructed of the allegations towards him by the BBC.