Jermaine Jenas, well-known for his roles on "The One Show" and "Match of the Day," has been dismissed by the BBC after complaints surfaced about his workplace behaviour.

The former Premier League footballer, aged 41, was taken off air earlier this summer, and his contract was officially terminated by the BBC this week. Allegations related to inappropriate digital communications, including text messages, were reportedly raised a few weeks ago, prompting the corporation to take action.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed the decision, stating, "We can confirm Jermaine Jenas is no longer part of our presenting line-up." The move followed an internal investigation into Jenas's conduct, which reportedly involved complaints about his workplace behaviour. The specifics of these allegations have not been publicly detailed, but the nature of the complaints led to his removal from two of the BBC's high-profile programmes.

Jenas, a married father of four, was last seen on "The One Show" in July, where he co-hosted alongside Alex Jones and interviewed popstar Will Young. His final appearance on "Match of the Day" was on May 4th. The BBC’s decision to terminate his contract was communicated to staff by Alex Kay-Jelski, the head of BBC Sport, in an email on Thursday.

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This incident has cast a shadow over Jenas' broadcasting career, which had seen him transition successfully from professional football to television. His departure from the BBC raises questions about the handling of workplace behaviour and the standards expected from on-air talent.