BBC Eyes Sara Cox for Radio 2 Breakfast Show After Scott Mills' Dismissal
The BBC is reportedly considering veteran broadcaster Sara Cox as the leading candidate to replace Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Mills was recently dismissed from the station following revelations that he had been investigated for alleged serious sexual offences against a minor under 16 between 1997 and 2000. Although the police investigation was closed in 2018 due to insufficient evidence, the BBC terminated his contract last month. Sources indicate that Cox, who currently hosts the drivetime programme and has previously stood in for the breakfast slot, is viewed internally as the heir apparent. The corporation aims to let the controversy settle before making an official announcement later this year. Additionally, Cox is rumored to be in line to present the BBC’s Eurovision coverage. Mills has since made his first public appearance since his firing, walking with his husband in Hertfordshire while requesting privacy. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that details regarding a permanent replacement will be released in due course, emphasizing a deliberate approach to the high-profile staffing change.
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BBC Eyes Sara Cox for Radio 2 Breakfast Show After Scott Mills' Dismissal
The BBC is reportedly considering veteran broadcaster Sara Cox as the leading candidate to replace Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Mills was recently dismissed from the station following revelations that he had been investigated for alleged serious sexual offences against a minor under 16 between 1997 and 2000. Although the police investigation was closed in 2018 due to insufficient evidence, the BBC terminated his contract last month. Sources indicate that Cox, who currently hosts the drivetime programme and has previously stood in for the breakfast slot, is viewed internally as the heir apparent. The corporation aims to let the controversy settle before making an official announcement later this year. Additionally, Cox is rumored to be in line to present the BBC’s Eurovision coverage. Mills has since made his first public appearance since his firing, walking with his husband in Hertfordshire while requesting privacy. A BBC spokesperson confirmed that details regarding a permanent replacement will be released in due course, emphasizing a deliberate approach to the high-profile staffing change.
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