JERMAINE Jenas’ wife Ellie has broken her silence for the first time since the former England star was sacked by the BBC.
The 41-year-old presenter saw his contract ripped up after admitting to sending “inappropriate texts” to two female co-workers.
Jermaine Jenas in a chat with The Sun[/caption]
The pair have been married for 13 years[/caption]
Speaking about the BBC incident, married father-of-four Jenas previously said he was “ashamed” of his actions and “deeply sorry”.
Now, the ex-footballer’s wife, Ellie has broken her silence on Instagram.
She revealed she is launching new business venture, Preppy Skin, a grooming brand aimed exclusively at the under-16s.
Ellie told her followers: “I’m so excited to finally reveal something very special that I have been working on for the last 3 years.
“@PreppySkin is a new personal care brand aimed at Kids and teens. As a mother of 4, I knew that there was a gap for something immersive, fun but also (and most importantly to my eldest) Has to look amazing for her Get ready with me routines!
“The collection begins with personal care products, with an incredible pipeline of future products.
“Every product has been tried, tested and approved from the packaging, scents, formulations, and of course the name PREPPY!!
“We can not wait to finally launch this brand, and reveal all next month!”
Jermaine and Ellie share three children together, two daughters Geneva and Olivia and a son called Jacob.
The former Tottenham man also has an older daughter, Sancha, from a previous relationship who lives in the United States with her mother.
It comes after former One Show Jenas host broke down in his sit down interview with The Sun.
But he insisted that the texts were unsolicited and were between two consenting adults.
Jenas apologised but stressed that his behaviour was not illegal.
He said: “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 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.
“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.”
Jenas has hired a team of lawyers to assess the BBC’s handling of his sacking, and whether confidential information was leaked.
The former football star is looking to sue the broadcaster and confirmed a legal letter has already been sent to execs by his newly-hired representatives.
He said his anxiety has rocketed, and is concerned senior staff in different departments within the BBC — including sport and entertainment — appeared to be openly discussing his dismissal when it should have been kept confidential.
An emotional Jenas told The Sun: “The handling of the situation wasn’t great. It was quick — and hell.”
He also slammed the dismissal process, which happened over a Zoom call while he was on holiday in Spain with wife Ellie and their three kids.
