Former One Show and Match of the Day host Jermaine Jenas has apologised for sending "inappropriate messages" to BBC co-workers.
The BBC confirmed earlier this week that it had dropped Jenas from its presenting lineup, amid reports of inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Speaking to The Sun, Jenas acknowledged sending two colleagues "inappropriate messages" but insisted he'd done nothing "illegal".
"I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry," he told the publication. "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.
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"I am sorry for what I have put them through. 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."
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The retired footballer added: "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.
"Before any of this became public, I saw my private doctor and after a long discussion, booked in for therapy to try and address these issues, where they stem from, and why I have been doing this and hurting the people I love."
Jenas denied that anything "physical ever happened" with either of his BBC colleagues, in addition to claiming no sexual videos or photos were exchanged. While he was critical of the BBC's handling of its enquiry into his conduct, he acknowledged his part in the ordeal.
"Some people have suggested I'm the scapegoat here," he said. "But I have only myself to blame – I have let everyone around me down and I have disappointed a lot of people. I just want to apologise to everyone I have hurt through my actions. I am sorry."
Jenas joined The One Show in 2020 as one of Alex Jones' revolving set of co-hosts, in addition to his work on Match of the Day as a pundit. He also works with TNT Sports and guest hosted on talkSPORT radio this week.
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