Jermaine Jenas Axed from ITV Soccer Aid Following BBC Misconduct Sacking

Jermaine Jenas will not be part of ITV's Soccer Aid coverage this weekend following his dismissal from the BBC last August amid allegations of sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues. The former England international was removed from his BBC roles, including presenting The One Show and punditry for BBC Sport, and also lost his Formula E presenting job and long-standing agency representation. ITV decided to exclude Jenas from this year's charity event coverage to avoid drawing unwanted attention and maintain the focus on the charitable nature of Soccer Aid, although the broadcaster reportedly still maintains a positive relationship with him. Dermot O'Leary and Alex Scott will host the match, with Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury co-managing the England team, as Jenas faces setbacks in his media career. Since his BBC departure, Jenas has returned to football commentary on talkSPORT, emphasizing personal responsibility and growth in his public statements. The decision to drop Jenas reflects ongoing consequences from the scandal that also affected his personal life, including his recent divorce.