Jermaine Jenas has been ‘working hard to rebuild his marriage’ following his recent sacking from the BBC, reports say.
The 41-year-old was axed by the broadcaster for inappropriate behaviour, having sent unsolicited text messages to two female members of staff.
Jenas has kept a low profile in the wake of his sacking, with the former Newcastle and Tottenham star still unhappy with the BBC’s decision to axe him.
He previously admitted that his wife, Ellie Penfold, was ‘raging’ when he confessed about his behaviour.
Jenas also says he views his antics as ‘cheating’, despite ‘nothing physical’ ever happening.
He is yet to post on social media since the scandal, while his Instagram handle still has ‘The One Show’ and ‘BBC Sport’ in it.
A source has told The Mirror, however, that Jenas has been putting in the graft as he battles to save his marriage to Ellie.
He has also been focusing on his four children by taking them to school, too.
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A source is quoted as saying: “He’s been working hard to start rebuilding his marriage and help his kids go back to school over the last few weeks.”
Over the weekend, it was alleged that Jenas had sent a woman a naked picture of himself.
Yet this is something the ex-England midfielder vehemently denies.
He insists that the messages he did send ‘were between two consenting adults’. When it comes to his TV career, it’s currently unclear what the future holds.
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TNT Sports could yet offer Jenas a lifeline, with the former midfielder potentially set to return to the airwaves in the next few weeks.
TNT do not have access to the same information as the BBC, which boosts his chances of having a future with the channel.
Jenas’ dad, meanwhile, recently said his son was ‘in a state’ after his dismissal.
Dennis Jenas, who lives in Texas, also made it clear he was more than happy to provide his son with the support he needs.
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“I called JJ as soon as I saw what had happened. He’s my little man, my trouper, my main guy,” he said.
“I left the UK a long time ago but I’ve kept in contact with him, always.
“He was very upset of course. He did not think he had been treated well by the BBC.
“I didn’t ask him what he had done as I knew whatever it was it wasn’t illegal.
“I tried to give him a boost and the support he needed. He was in a state and needed it at the time.”
Jenas made 436 club appearances during his football career beforr retiring in 2014.
He also made 21 appearances for England, with his only goal coming in a 1-0 victory over Switzerland back in 2009.
