Jermaine Jenas admits to ‘inappropriate’ texts however provides ‘I did nothing unlawful’

Jermaine Jenas has admitted to sending ‘inappropriate’ messages to several women, spurred on by a ‘self-destructive streak’, in a tell-all chat with the Sun.

The 41-year-old, who presented The One Show and appeared on Match of the Day, had his contract terminated by the corporation this week. The BBC received a complaint about text messages sent by the presenter last month, and launched a probe, the Mirror reported.

It has transpired that the former England player has been sacked over claims of unsolicited inappropriate texts involving a female employee of The One Show, the publication stated.

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And The Mirror reported today, August 23, that the former midfielder had abused his position by sending “suggestive” messages to junior staff on The One Show.

Jenas, in a chat with the Sun has since said he “did nothing illegal — these were inappropriate messages between two consenting adults”.

He added: “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry.

“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 relationship especially, and I know I need help. And I am getting help.”

He conceded that he has ‘made a lot of mistakes’ and said he will be booking in therapy to tackle his problems.

“Before any of this became ­public, I saw my private doctor and after a long discussion, booked in for therapy to try and address these issues, where they stem from, and why I have been doing this and hurting the people I love,” he said.

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