The BBC has moved swiftly in replacing Scott Mills as the presenter of one of the UK’s biggest radio shows following his shock exit last month.
Sara Cox, one of Radio 2’s most beloved presenters, will move from drivetime to the breakfast show later this summer. It follows Mills being ruthlessly fired over historical misconduct allegations.
Cox said: “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. It’s been a dream to host the Breakfast Show since I joined Radio 2 and it feels like a bit of a full circle for me.”
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Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, added: “Sara is adored by her millions of listeners at Teatime, and having regularly deputised in the slot,
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