Jermaine Jenas is set to make a shock return to football broadcasting following his BBC sacking, according to a report.
Jenas was sacked by the BBC following complaints about workplace conduct.
His contract was terminated last August because of alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour.
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He had presented The One Show and appeared on Match of the Day.
But Jenas, 41, is set to return to broadcasting with talkSPORT as he has been pencilled in to form part of the commentary team for this weekend's FA Cup clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham, according to The Daily Mail.
However, the decision is thought to have led some staff to tell bosses they would refuse to work with him and has left others angered amid a perceived lack of consultation.
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It is understood that some have already refused to work with Jenas, while others have been left stunned by the development.
The former Premier League midfielder has not been heard on the airwaves since an appearance on talkSPORT, which came at the same time as his BBC departure.
Bosses at the station were made aware of his sacking moments before he went on air.
It later emerged he was let go after sending explicit texts to two female employees at the BBC.
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Jenas made a public apology to his wife as they share three children. They married in 2011.
In an interview with talkSPORT radio, Jenas said: "I can't really talk about it" when asked about the claims being made.
"I, as you can probably see, I am not happy about it."
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Asked if he was surprised that any complaints had been made against him, Jenas replied: "I can't really talk right now.
"I've just got to leave this to a team of lawyers at the minute who are, yeah, I suppose just managing the situation.
"This is... Yeah, it's tough, you know. But I've got to listen to my lawyers."
SPORTbible has reached out to Jermaine Jenas for comment.
Topics: Football
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