Sara Cox to Replace Scott Mills as Radio 2 Breakfast Host
Sara Cox to Replace Scott Mills as Radio 2 Breakfast Host
Cox, 51, long tipped to take over, moves from drivetime to the breakfast show and says she's ecstatic and honoured to lead Radio 2's morning slot.
Sara Cox is stepping into one of radio's biggest gigs, taking over the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show from Scott Mills. The 51-year-old broadcaster had long been the favourite to fill the slot after Mills was axed, having spent the last years hosting Radio 2's weekday drivetime.
Cox, who hails from Bolton, has a solid track record with the station and is known for her warm, chatty style. Saying she is ecstatic and honoured to take on the morning show, she promised to bring energy and a fresh rhythm to listeners' early starts.
The appointment marks a major reshuffle in Radio 2's morning line-up, as Cox transitions from afternoon to breakfast and faces the pressure of delivering the show's signature mix of music, banter and guest moments. Friends and fans have watched her career evolve through the drive-time slot, and many are eager to hear how her approach will reshape the routine.
Mills's departure last year left a gap in the schedule, but Cox's selection signals BBC Radio 2's emphasis on continuity with a familiar voice at the heart of weekday mornings. The move is expected to influence the show's tone, pacing and guest moments, with listeners invited to tune in for a refreshed start to the day.
As Cox prepares to slip into the breakfast chair, the industry will monitor how she balances high-profile interviews, music blocks and listener interaction in a slot that anchors the station's daily rhythm.
