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Former Tottenham midfielder Germain Jenas (43), who was fired from the BBC for sending inappropriate texts to female colleagues, has started a new relationship.
The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 12th (Korean time) that "Jenas has been dating a 31-year-old French woman named Ahn for six months, who bears a striking resemblance to his ex-wife."
According to the report, Jenas has been quietly dating Ahn, who works in the real estate industry in Paris, since December last year.
An insider source said that early in their relationship, Jenas posted photos of his girlfriend's bag on social media (SNS), hinting at their romance, and that he has recently been staying in Paris frequently to nurture a serious relationship. With his schedule now more flexible after leaving the BBC, Jenas is reportedly spending a lot of time with his girlfriend, shuttling between Paris and London.
Jenas was fired from the BBC in August 2024 amid a personal scandal. He had been a panelist on the flagship football program 'Match of the Day' and host of 'The One Show' when it was revealed that he had sent highly explicit texts to numerous female colleagues. At the time, he was notified of his dismissal via a video conference and publicly apologized, expressing shame over his actions.
The scandal led to the breakdown of his marriage. Jenas, who had been married for 16 years and had three children with his wife Ellie Penfold, begged for her forgiveness. However, Ellie rejected his plea, and the two officially divorced in March 2025.
Jenas is a well-known figure among Korean fans as a senior player at Tottenham alongside 'Captain' Son Heung-min of the South Korean national football team. During his playing career, he served as a key midfielder for Tottenham from 2005 for about eight years, contributing to the club's League Cup victory in 2008. He earned caps for the England national team, appearing in 21 A-matches, and boasted a glittering career, including being named in the final squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
Meanwhile, Jenas continues his activities by co-hosting the football podcast 'Wildcard' with former footballer Germain Pennant.
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