Deep Regret and Apology

Jermaine Jenas has issued an apology to the “women with whom I was messaging” after his dismissal from the BBC.

“I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry,” the 41-year-old former footballer told the Sun newspaper.

“I have let myself down, my family, friends, and colleagues down, and I owe everyone an apology—especially the women with whom I was messaging. I am so, so sorry.”

“I am sorry for what I have put them through. I think it would be fair to say I have a problem.”

“I know I self-sabotage and have a self-destructive streak when it comes to my relationships especially, and I know I need help. And I am getting help.”

“I have made a lot of mistakes, and I am asking myself a lot of questions at the moment. I know there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and it will be hard.”

This follows the BBC’s decision to remove Jenas from his presenting roles on “Match of the Day” and “One Show.”

Jenas acknowledged that he did not meet the standard of responsibility required when you’re a member of the BBC. He clarified that there was no criminal activity involved.

“I did nothing illegal—these were inappropriate messages between two consenting adults,” he said.

Jenas has been married to model Ellie Penfold for 13 years.