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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Alex Jones had ‘no idea' about misconduct complaints made against Jermaine Jenas
Alex Jones has spoken out for the first time on former co-star Jermaine Jenas' axe from the BBC. The Welsh broadcaster worked closely with Jenas on The One Show. As one of the original presenters, Jones joined in 2010, while Jenas came on board in 2021. Speaking out after Jenas was removed from the lineup last year, Jones has insisted she had 'no idea' about complaints made against her former colleague. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, 42, was removed from the presenting team at BBC's Match Of The Day and The One Show following alleged issues relating to workplace conduct. Before he was sacked in August, Jenas had been a regular pundit on sports programmes and a presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live. Jones, 48, told the Big Issue she did not know about the complaints until he had left. She said: 'I very much take people on face value. But with JJ [Jenas], I didn't know what was going on. 'I had no idea. I thought he was taking extended leave.' 'The BBC didn't share with me what was going on until they actually dealt with it. And, you know, they did what they thought was right,' she added. 'If that was my daughter and she felt uncomfortable with someone's behaviour, I hope that whatever company she was working for would deal with it swiftly as well.' After being let go by the BBC, Jenas apologised, saying he had done 'nothing illegal' and that 'inappropriate messages' sent were 'between two consenting adults'. Months later, Jenas' wife, Ellie Penfold, announced the couple had split up after 16 years together. In a statement on her Instagram Story, Penfold wrote: 'I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it's necessary. 'After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways. 'We will remain friends and continue to co-parent.' Jenas returned to broadcasting on TalkSport radio in February after the outlet distanced itself from him in the wake of his departure from the BBC. Earlier this month, he reflected on 'losing everything' in the wake of his scandal, both personally and professionally. Jenas, who was also dropped by his talent agency after the explicit messages to two BBC co-workers were uncovered, initially hit out at the Beeb, vowing to seek legal action and reminding the public there are 'two sides to every story'. Almost one year later, however, he admitted that he didn't deal with the repercussions of his actions in the 'right way'. Speaking candidly on the Let Me Tell You Something podcast, Jenas compared the messages he'd sent to words of Fifty Shades lead Christian Grey. 'It was sexting, as simple as that, but it was initiated to me, and then I responded. 'It wasn't just me going out of my way, and it definitely 100% wasn't, 'If you do this, I will help you in your work',' he insisted. 'There was no power element to it going on.' Jenas went on to say that he accepts 'full responsibility' for the fallout, including how his marriage, which he claims was already on the rocks, broke up. 'I dealt with it wrong and got heavily punished for it by losing pretty much everything that I had at that time.' Meanwhile, for Jones, this is not the first time she has had a co-presenter leave The One Show. Married comedian Jason Manford, who joined the programme at the same time as her in August 2010, resigned only three months into the role for sharing sexual internet messages with female fans. More Trending He admitted to sending the messages, telling The Sun at the time: 'I have decided after careful consideration to step down from The One Show to concentrate on my family and tour commitments. 'I have only myself to blame.' Despite co-presenting on the show for a few months, Jones said she is still 'really good pals' with Manford. View More » The full interview with Alex Jones can be read in this week's Big Issue, on sale now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Who is commentating on England's Euro 2025 final vs Spain? BBC and ITV line-ups MORE: David Attenborough's next documentary series has BBC release date confirmed MORE: Strictly Come Dancing confirms two new professionals after show scandals
Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Here's what's leaving Netflix soon
By Netflix has scrapped a string of blockbuster film franchises as part of a major movie clearout. This month the streaming service will wave goodbye to an award-winning animation, a legendary horror and a film series dubbed the 'sexiest ever'. Fans will be gutted to know that the likes of Fifty Shades of Grey, Shrek and the Final Destination franchise will no longer be available. Don't worry though, you have around two weeks until these programs and popular blockbusters are taken off the streaming service. Scroll down to find out if your favorite Netflix flick or show is set to be removed and how much time you have to watch it. August 1, 2025 Close Your Eyes Before It's Dark (2016), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), Drinking Buddies (2013), Fifty Shades Darker (2017), Fifty Shades Freed (2018), Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Georgia Rule (2007), The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Have You Ever Fallen in Love, Miss Jiang? (Season 1), Life Plan A and B (Season 1), Little Man (2006), Love Storm (2016), Masha and the Bear: Nursery Rhymes (1 Season), The Nightingale (2018), The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017), On Nom Stories (Season 1), Suspect (Season 1), Think Like a Man (2012), Warcraft (2016), The Water Horse (2007), White House Down (2013). August 2, 2025 August 3, 2025 Aloe Vera (2020), Elevator Baby (2019), Final Destination (2000), Final Destination 2 (2003), Final Destination 3 (2006), Final Destination 5 (2011), Shaka Inkosi YamaKhosi (2021) August 4, 2025 August 5, 2025 '71 (2014), Lockdown (2021), Love Is War (2019), Nairobby (2021) August 6, 2025 A Man Apart (2003,) DC League of Super-Pets (2022), Norbit (2007), Sugar Rush (2019) August 7, 2025 A History of Violence (2005), Demolition Man (1993), Ever After High (5 Seasons), N Gods of Egypt (2016), Up North (2018) August 8, 2025 August 9, 2025 Deep Blue (1999), Merry Man 2: Another Mission (2019), Peter Rabbit (2018) August 10, 2025 American Psycho (2000), Chef (2014), Coming from Insanity (2019), Conan the Barbarian (2011), How to Be a Latin Lover (2017), The Hunger Games (2012), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014), The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015), What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) August 11, 2025 The Vendor (2018) August 12, 2025
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix scraps string of blockbuster film franchises in major movie clear out - including award-winning animation, legendary horror and film series dubbed 'sexiest ever'
Netflix has scrapped a string of blockbuster film franchises as part of a major movie clearout. This month the streaming service will wave goodbye to an award-winning animation, a legendary horror and a film series dubbed the 'sexiest ever'. Fans will be gutted to know that the likes of Fifty Shades of Grey, Shrek and the Final Destination franchise will no longer be available. Don't worry though, you have around two weeks until these programmes and popular blockbusters are taken off the streaming service. Scroll down to find out if your favourite Netflix flick or show is set to be removed and how much time you have to watch it. August 1, 2025 Close Your Eyes Before It's Dark (2016) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Drinking Buddies (2013) Fifty Shades Darker (2017) Fifty Shades Freed (2018) Fifty Shades of Grey (2015) Georgia Rule (2007) The Ghost and the Tout (2018) Have You Ever Fallen in Love, Miss Jiang? (Season 1) Life Plan A and B (Season 1) Little Man (2006) Love Storm (2016) Masha and the Bear: Nursery Rhymes (1 Season) The Nightingale (2018) The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017) On Nom Stories (Season 1) Suspect (Season 1) Think Like a Man (2012) Warcraft (2016) The Water Horse (2007) White House Down (2013) August 2, 2025 Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) August 3, 2025 Aloe Vera (2020) Elevator Baby (2019) Final Destination (2000) Final Destination 2 (2003) Final Destination 3 (2006) Final Destination 5 (2011) Shaka Inkosi YamaKhosi (2021) August 4, 2025 Never Give Up (Season 1) The Set Up (2019) August 5, 2025 '71 (2014) Lockdown (2021) Love Is War (2019) Nairobby (2021) August 6, 2025 A Man Apart (2003) DC League of Super-Pets (2022) Norbit (2007) Sugar Rush (2019) August 7, 2025 A History of Violence (2005) Demolition Man (1993) Demolition Man hit the big screens in 1993 Ever After High (5 Seasons) N Gods of Egypt (2016) Up North (2018) August 8, 2025 Filip (2022) Nimbe (2019) August 9, 2025 Deep Blue (1999) Merry Man 2: Another Mission (2019) Peter Rabbit (2018) August 10, 2025 American Psycho (2000) Chef (2014) Coming from Insanity (2019) Conan the Barbarian (2011) How to Be a Latin Lover (2017) The Hunger Games (2012) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) August 11, 2025 The Vendor (2018) August 12, 2025
Sydney Morning Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Dakota Johnson is the most unfairly maligned actress in Hollywood
We should ignore the mournful eulogies for the 'movie star.' As the cinematic titans of the '90s and 2000s shuffle off towards the Sunset Boulevard Retirement Village, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler have cemented their status as household names, box office drawcards and awards-show darlings. But every generation of actors has a black sheep – the one whose talent is routinely debated, whose success baffles the masses, and whose occasional missteps obscure their accomplishments, their genius only recognised in hindsight. Gene Kelly, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Colin Farrell all weathered excessive criticism before finding their rightful place in the pantheon. Dakota Johnson is this era's black sheep. While her contemporaries have been showered in praise, Johnson is misunderstood and maligned, the subject of mockery and meme fodder. Her acting has been described as wooden, one-dimensional, and bland. Audiences have lambasted her for awkward line readings and detached onscreen appearances, lacking warmth and personality. She's 'won' two Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Actress for Fifty Shades of Grey and Madame Web. Most notoriously, she became the poster child for online 'nepo baby' backlash (daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith). Her career is perceived as all family, no talent. Dakota Johnson isn't a bad actor – she's great. But goodness, she needed a new agent yesterday. She is abysmal at choosing projects. Her acting reputation's become inseparable from her awful films. Most people's introduction to Johnson was as the lead in the critically derided Fifty Shades of Grey. She was predictably swept up in the tsunami of bad reviews, although her performance was the only watchable part. In a movie that, despite its scandalous subject, manages to be both boring and bizarrely straitlaced, Johnston almost convinces you there's chemistry between her and the wooden plank that is Jamie Dornan. Just as it took Kristen Stewart a full decade to even begin washing away the cinematic stench of the Twilight films, the reputational damage from the Fifty Shades series still stubbornly lingers. Johnson's been in some other stinkers (Wounds, Black Mass, How to Be Single). Yet even when saddled with cringey dialogue and a plot that openly defies logic, she consistently shows herself capable of single-handedly lifting the material with sheer charm, undeniable charisma, and an admirable commitment to the bit. Frankly, could anyone have saved the rampant garbage fire that was Madame Web? Yet when Johnson does land a good script, competent co-stars, and a proper director, it is something to behold. Primarily because that allows Johnson to showcase her greatest strength as an actor: the delicate art of subtlety. Not one to chew scenery, the cocked eyebrow, the minuscule, knowing smile, or the perfectly timed pause of repressed emotion. Genuine responses, shielded vulnerability, perfect timing. In a good movie, it looks effortless. In a bad movie, it looks like no effort. In Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake of horror classic Suspiria, Johnson is perfect as our gateway to the desperate, claustrophobic world of balletic revulsion. She goes toe-to-toe with the great Tilda Swinton in arguably the best horror ensemble of the century. Johnson further held her own against Oscar-winning powerhouse Olivia Colman in the psychological drama The Lost Daughter, portraying a troubled mother teetering on the brink of mental collapse.
The Age
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Dakota Johnson is the most unfairly maligned actress in Hollywood
We should ignore the mournful eulogies for the 'movie star.' As the cinematic titans of the '90s and 2000s shuffle off towards the Sunset Boulevard Retirement Village, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and Austin Butler have cemented their status as household names, box office drawcards and awards-show darlings. But every generation of actors has a black sheep – the one whose talent is routinely debated, whose success baffles the masses, and whose occasional missteps obscure their accomplishments, their genius only recognised in hindsight. Gene Kelly, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, and Colin Farrell all weathered excessive criticism before finding their rightful place in the pantheon. Dakota Johnson is this era's black sheep. While her contemporaries have been showered in praise, Johnson is misunderstood and maligned, the subject of mockery and meme fodder. Her acting has been described as wooden, one-dimensional, and bland. Audiences have lambasted her for awkward line readings and detached onscreen appearances, lacking warmth and personality. She's 'won' two Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Actress for Fifty Shades of Grey and Madame Web. Most notoriously, she became the poster child for online 'nepo baby' backlash (daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith). Her career is perceived as all family, no talent. Dakota Johnson isn't a bad actor – she's great. But goodness, she needed a new agent yesterday. She is abysmal at choosing projects. Her acting reputation's become inseparable from her awful films. Most people's introduction to Johnson was as the lead in the critically derided Fifty Shades of Grey. She was predictably swept up in the tsunami of bad reviews, although her performance was the only watchable part. In a movie that, despite its scandalous subject, manages to be both boring and bizarrely straitlaced, Johnston almost convinces you there's chemistry between her and the wooden plank that is Jamie Dornan. Just as it took Kristen Stewart a full decade to even begin washing away the cinematic stench of the Twilight films, the reputational damage from the Fifty Shades series still stubbornly lingers. Johnson's been in some other stinkers (Wounds, Black Mass, How to Be Single). Yet even when saddled with cringey dialogue and a plot that openly defies logic, she consistently shows herself capable of single-handedly lifting the material with sheer charm, undeniable charisma, and an admirable commitment to the bit. Frankly, could anyone have saved the rampant garbage fire that was Madame Web? Yet when Johnson does land a good script, competent co-stars, and a proper director, it is something to behold. Primarily because that allows Johnson to showcase her greatest strength as an actor: the delicate art of subtlety. Not one to chew scenery, the cocked eyebrow, the minuscule, knowing smile, or the perfectly timed pause of repressed emotion. Genuine responses, shielded vulnerability, perfect timing. In a good movie, it looks effortless. In a bad movie, it looks like no effort. In Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake of horror classic Suspiria, Johnson is perfect as our gateway to the desperate, claustrophobic world of balletic revulsion. She goes toe-to-toe with the great Tilda Swinton in arguably the best horror ensemble of the century. Johnson further held her own against Oscar-winning powerhouse Olivia Colman in the psychological drama The Lost Daughter, portraying a troubled mother teetering on the brink of mental collapse.
