BBC bosses are scrambling to install Sara Cox as the new Radio 2 Breakfast Show host after Scott Mills was abruptly sacked amid a police investigation scandal.
The broadcaster had kept his job for nearly a decade despite the BBC knowing about the probe since 2017.
Why This Matters
This matters because the BBC faces reputational damage after mishandling allegations, and appointing Sara Cox — a trusted, popular presenter — is a strategic move to stabilise Radio 2, reassure listeners and rebuild confidence in leadership and safeguards.
Insiders tell The Sun’s Bizarre column that Cox, 51, is the clear heir apparent and the only candidate trusted to steady the ship during this storm.
Sara has been a BBC favourite since 1999, making waves on Radio 1 before landing her successful drivetime slot on Radio 2.
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She even covered the Breakfast Show last year and is praised for her huge popularity and professionalism.
A source revealed, “Sara is the heir apparent for the Breakfast Show job.
Since Scott left, she has been the name which has been discussed as the best candidate and everyone at Radio 2 is saying she will be offered it.”
Sara’s rise comes as OJ Borg and Gary Davies fill the void left by Mills, but the BBC is treading carefully to let the dust settle.
Scott was spotted out for the first time since his sacking, walking his dog with his husband, a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding at the station.
The scandal has sent shockwaves through the BBC, raising serious questions about how the corporation handled the allegations for so long.
And now the pressure is only building on Sara to deliver and restore trust in the wake of this explosive fallout.
