Presenter Alex Jones has broken her silence on Jermaine Jenas’ axe from The One Show and BBC following his sexting scandal

The One Show’s Alex Jones responds to Jermaine Jenas’ text row after he was sacked from show(Image: BBC)

Alex Jones has responded to her former co-worker Jermaine Jenas’ text row after he was sacked from the BBC and ITV over allegations of workplace misconduct.

The former England international was axed in August over claims he had sent inappropriate texts to female colleagues. Jenas, 42, was removed from his role as a presenter of The One Show and a pundit for BBC Sport after an internal investigation was launched.

He saw his contract terminated by the broadcaster and ultimately also parted ways with his long-term agents MC Saatchi in addition to being let go from his role presenting Formula E.

Jenas also missed out on presenting Soccer Aid for ITV last month over the allegations. However, he has returned to working in the sphere of football in the aftermath of his sacking by BBC.

Alex has said she didn’t know what was going on with Jermaine(Image: BBC)

Following Jenas’ BBC axe, his former colleague Alex, 51, has now claimed that she was ‘completely unaware’ about complaints made against him. After learning about the sexting scandal and the allegations of misconduct, Alex has insisted that she had ‘no idea’ what was going on at the time.

“I very much take people on face value. But with JJ I didn’t know what was going on. I thought he was taking extended leave,” she revealed.

“If that was my daughter and she felt uncomfortable with someone’s behaviour, I hope that whatever company she was working for would deal with it swiftly as well,” she told The Big Issue.

Jermaine was sacked from the BBC show (Image: PA)

After stepping back from his role as a presenter on talkSPORT, the 42-year-old appeared as a guest and returned to action as a commentator in February.

Upon his return, Jenas told the station: “The biggest thing in this whole situation is about taking responsibility and that has been at the forefront of my mind… There’s a reason why you’re in this position and there’s a reason why this has happened.

“Once you accept those things, then you can work on yourself and you can work on the other things and you can work on your family and work towards a brighter future. Essentially this is about me looking inwards, making some improvements and coming back a better person.”

Jermaine’s wife has since left him(Image: WireImage)

In March, Ellie Penfold announced her split from Jenas. The pair share four children and Penfold took so social media to confirm the end of her 16-year relationship.

“I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary,” she said.After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways.

“We will remain friends and continue to co-parent. We kindly ask that you respect our children’s privacy during this challenging time. Thank you, Ellie.”