Footballer turned TV presenter Jermaine Jenas has had a successful career both on and off the pitch – but what’s his personal life like with his wife and kids?
However, it’s his marriage to Ellie Penfold, the mother of his children, that has drawn attention – especially as she reportedly stands by him through his recent sacking from the BBC.
The presenter has been let go following allegations of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour at the BBC.
TV star Jermaine Jenas met his wife Ellie in 2009 (Credit: Cover Images)
Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie Penfold
Jermaine and Ellie reportedly first crossed paths in 2008. But while it was love at first sight for Jermaine, the same couldn’t be said for Ellie.
The ex-footballer revealed to the Belfast Telegraph in 2018. “It was love at first sight when I saw her, but not for her. She wasn’t impressed by this cheeky, cocky guy who thought she’d be bowled over when I drove up in my Ferrari.”
The flashy car actually turned Ellie off, and she even made him get rid of it because it was “too noisy”.
Despite the rocky start, Jermaine managed to win Ellie over. They became engaged in 2009 and then the couple married in 2011 and have since built a strong family foundation.
Reflecting on how their relationship blossomed, Jermaine shared: “She thought when we first met that I was a bit of an over-confident idiot, but I won her over finally.”
Jermaine and Ellie have three children together (Credit: SplashNews.com)
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