Sara Cox’s appointment as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show follows the controversial sacking of Scott Mills amid a police investigation. Cox will take over the breakfast show in the summer, a program that attracts 6.5 million listeners each week.
Cox previously hosted the Teatime show on BBC Radio 2 for seven years. She joined BBC Radio 2 in 2011 and has become a familiar voice on the station.
Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC after new information related to a police investigation came to light. His dismissal has raised questions about the future direction of the station.
Sara Cox expressed her excitement about her new role, stating, “It takes quite a lot to make me speechless, but when I got asked to host the Radio 2 breakfast show I was momentarily lost for words.” She added, “There are not enough adjectives to really sum up how I’m feeling about being trusted with such an iconic show but let’s start with ecstatic, honoured and incredibly chuffed.”
During her career, Sara Cox has made significant contributions to charity. She raised £11.5 million for Children in Need during her Great Northern Marathon Challenge.
Helen Thomas, a senior figure at BBC Radio 2, commented, “I’m delighted that Sara Cox will be the new host of the prestigious Radio 2 Breakfast Show.” This endorsement highlights Cox’s reputation within the organization.
Cox’s first show as Breakfast Show host will launch this summer. Yet, uncertainties remain regarding how listeners will respond to this change and what direction she will take with the program.
The landscape of BBC Radio is shifting. As Sara Cox steps into this prominent role, all eyes will be on her debut and how she navigates this high-profile position.
