BBC One Show host Jermaine Jenas 'sacked' amid accusations of 'inappropriate behaviour' - but immediately starts new job

Former pro footballer Jermaine Jenas will no longer present The One Show, the BBC has confirmed, after reportedly being sacked by the broadcaster. It comes as the presenter was allegedly accused of inappropriate behaviour.

It is understood the BBC has cut ties with Jenas, who has been working for the broadcaster as a pundit and presenter for Match of the Day, as well as a host for The One Show alongside Alex Jones. The 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.

Jenas, 41, enjoyed a successful football career playing for Tottenham, QPR and Newcastle before moving into preseenting. In a statement to the Mirror, a spokesperson for the BBC said: "We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line up."

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He last presented The One Show alongside Jones on July 22. Before that, he appeared on a Match of The Day panel on May 4. Jenas also appeared on the BBC during the Euros this summer, acting as co-commentator for Spain's semi-final victory over France.

However, it appears the presenter has already picked up a new job as he took up a presenting role on talkSPORT's drive-time show this afternoon, as the news of his BBC departure was breaking. He has previously appeared on the station as a guest, but not as the main presenter.

Jenas had previously been tipped to take over from Gary Linekar as host of Match of the Day, with the TV star previously stating he thought Jenas would be a good successor.

According to reports in The Sun, the BBC launched an internal investigation into Jenas after concerns were