Former footballer and broadcaster Jermaine Jenas and his wife, Ellie Penfold, have announced the end of their marriage after nearly two decades together. The news comes six months after Jenas was dismissed from his role at the BBC following allegations of sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues.
Ellie, who shares four children with the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, confirmed their separation on social media. Jenas, 42, has yet to publicly respond to her statement. Their split follows a turbulent period for the ex-footballer, who apologized last year after parting ways with the BBC. At the time, he expressed deep regret, stating, “I am ashamed, and I am deeply sorry. 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.”
Ellie previously addressed the controversy in November while launching her personal care brand, Preppy. She emphasized that her focus remained on their children and moving forward with her business. “My only focus has been on our children and building my brand Preppy. Now I just want to move forward. Naturally, this has been hard for me, but my only concern has been our children, and that will not change,” she said.
The couple’s separation marks the end of a long-standing relationship that began before Jenas transitioned from professional football to broadcasting.
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