Jermaine Jenas is set to be handed a career lifeline after he was sacked by the BBC for sending ‘inappropriate’ text messages to two colleagues.
The former footballer, 41, was let go from his presenting roles on The One Show and Match Of The Day after junior staffers raised concerns over his behaviour.
But TNT Sports has not removed him from its coverage and he is expected to make a return on screen this season, according to The Telegraph.
Jenas was not scheduled to work during Brighton’s match against Manchester United last weekend despite rumours he was stood down.
A source at TNT said they expect to see him make a return following the international break in September.
Jermaine Jenas has been handed a career lifeline by TNT Sports after his sacking by the BBC
Jenas is employed as a freelancer by TNT and he is called up on occasions to serve alongside other pundits and commentators.
Executives at TNT are believed to be addressing the topic during the Premier League break and if anymore inappropriate behavior by Jenas comes to light, it will change their view.
His last BBC appearance was on The One Show with Alex Jones on July 22 and his last Match of the Day showing was on May 4 – but he was part of the broadcaster’s Euros coverage.
Talksport has also not ruled out using Jenas again as producers are said to have been impressed by his professionalism when the revelations dropped while he was on air.
The former England midfielder issued a public apology to the two women he texted but insisted they were between consenting adults.
He now fears for the future of his marriage with his wife of 13 years, Ellie Penfold, who is said to be angry but has not ended their relationship.
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