Jermaine Jenas has been axed because the presenter of Formulation E on UK tv following over complaints he despatched specific texts to colleagues.
Jenas misplaced his £190,000-a-year job internet hosting The One Present and in August and gave the impression to be ditched from his presenting and punditry roles at TNT Sports activities and Talksport.
He had additionally fronted protection of Formulation E, which options electrical vehicles, on TNT however any hope he had of returning for the brand new season has been dashed after a deal was struck for ITV to broadcast the championship.
Nicki Shields, who beforehand introduced on TNT with Jenas, has been confirmed as the brand new lead anchor following the swap of channels.
Jeff Dodds, Formulation E CEO, mentioned: “Nicki Shields has been a cornerstone of our broadcast crew and a passionate advocate for what Formulation E represents. Her promotion is testomony to her personal distinctive expertise and dedication, in addition to her capacity to attach with followers.
“It additionally underscores Formulation E’s dedication to breaking down limitations and creating significant alternatives for ladies in motorsport – evidenced by internet hosting the first-ever all-women’s take a look at session for an FIA Championship in Madrid earlier this month. We’re thrilled to have Nicki lead our storytelling as we embark on one other thrilling season.”
Shields added: “I vividly bear in mind my first Formulation E race in Beijing 2014, and 10 years later, my ardour for the game stays simply as sturdy. I’m thrilled to return to Formulation E as lead presenter for season 11. It’s an honour to share the joy and drama of this unbelievable sport with followers around the globe. With our proficient presenting crew, we’re dedicated to bringing viewers nearer to the motion than ever earlier than. Deliver on Sao Paulo!”
Nicki Shields will entrance ITV’s protection of Formulation E – Getty Pictures/Kate Inexperienced
Telegraph Sport has tried to succeed in Jenas for remark.
He beforehand admitted sending what he described as messages between “consenting adults”, which left him combating to save lots of his 13-year marriage.
Jenas returned to Premier League punditry final month when appeared on protection of for Astro, a Malaysia-based broadcaster which holds TV rights for the competitors.
The previous Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and England midfielder was seen being filmed whereas holding a microphone on the touchline earlier than taking a seat within the press field.
Jenas mentioned he was “deeply sorry and ashamed” for sending the messages to workers on The One Present. Nonetheless, associates of the previous footballer mentioned he had been made a scapegoat by the BBC following criticism it obtained for its dealing with of .
Referring to the messages he despatched feminine colleagues, Jenas mentioned in August: “I believe it will be truthful to say I’ve an issue. I do know I self-sabotage and have a self-destructive streak on the subject of my relationship particularly, and I do know I need assistance. And I get assist.”
Tim Davie, the BBC director-general, was mentioned to be “deeply sad” with the previous footballer, with senior executives “completely certain” that they had been proper to sack him and that the choice is legally sturdy.
The daddy-of-four had been extensively thought to be a pure successor to Lineker as host of Match Of The Day. On his departure, a BBC spokesperson mentioned on the time: “We are able to affirm that he’s not a part of our presenting line-up.”
