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Jermaine Jenas axed as Components E presenter following BBC sacking
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Jermaine Jenas axed as Components E presenter following BBC sacking

By Miles Cooper November 29, 2024
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Jermaine Jenas has been axed because the presenter of Components E on UK tv following over complaints he despatched express texts to colleagues.

Jenas misplaced his £190,000-a-year job internet hosting The One Present and in August and gave the impression to be ditched from his presenting and punditry roles at TNT Sports activities and Talksport.

He had additionally fronted protection of Components E, which options electrical vehicles, on TNT however any hope he had of returning for the brand new season has been dashed after a deal was struck for ITV to broadcast the championship.

Nicki Shields, who beforehand offered on TNT with Jenas, has been confirmed as the brand new lead anchor following the change of channels.

Jeff Dodds, Components E CEO, mentioned: “Nicki Shields has been a cornerstone of our broadcast workforce and a passionate advocate for what Components E represents. Her promotion is testomony to her personal distinctive expertise and dedication, in addition to her potential to attach with followers.

“It additionally underscores Components E’s dedication to breaking down obstacles and creating significant alternatives for girls in motorsport – evidenced by internet hosting the first-ever all-women’s check session for an FIA Championship in Madrid earlier this month. We’re thrilled to have Nicki lead our storytelling as we embark on one other thrilling season.”

Shields added: “I vividly keep in mind my first Components E race in Beijing 2014, and 10 years later, my ardour for the game stays simply as robust. I’m thrilled to return to Components E as lead presenter for season 11. It’s an honour to share the thrill and drama of this unimaginable sport with followers around the globe. With our proficient presenting workforce, we’re dedicated to bringing viewers nearer to the motion than ever earlier than. Carry on Sao Paulo!”

Jermaine Jenas axed as Components E presenter following BBC sacking

Nicki Shields will entrance ITV’s protection of Components E – Getty Pictures/Kate Inexperienced

Telegraph Sport has tried to succeed in Jenas for remark.

He beforehand admitted sending what he described as messages between “consenting adults”, which left him preventing to avoid wasting his 13-year marriage.

Jenas returned to Premier League punditry final month when appeared on protection of for Astro, a Malaysia-based broadcaster which holds TV rights for the competitors.

The previous Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and England midfielder was seen being filmed whereas holding a microphone on the touchline earlier than taking a seat within the press field.

Jenas mentioned he was “deeply sorry and ashamed” for sending the messages to employees on The One Present. Nonetheless, pals of the previous footballer mentioned he had been made a scapegoat by the BBC following criticism it acquired for its dealing with of .

Referring to the messages he despatched feminine colleagues, Jenas mentioned in August: “I feel it will be truthful to say I’ve an issue. I do know I self-sabotage and have a self-destructive streak in the case of my relationship particularly, and I do know I need assistance. And I get assist.”

Tim Davie, the BBC director-general, was mentioned to be “deeply sad” with the previous footballer, with senior executives “completely certain” that they had been proper to sack him and that the choice is legally strong.

The daddy-of-four had been broadly considered a pure successor to Lineker as host of Match Of The Day. On his departure, a BBC spokesperson mentioned on the time: “We will verify that he’s now not a part of our presenting line-up.”

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