Sara Cox begins hosting BBC Radio 2’s flagship Breakfast show, following the earlier departure of outgoing presenter Scott Mills. Multiple outlets report that Cox’s first broadcast on Monday attracted strong early reaction from critics, who largely praised her energy and lighter, more playful style. Several reviews describe her as bringing “mischief,” “fun,” and a sense of confidence to the morning slot, with commentators noting that her familiar traits from her Radio 2 teatime work carry into the breakfast schedule. The Independent and Telegraph both give her positive assessments, highlighting a lively, upbeat approach and her ability to balance humour with charm, though at least one outlet notes she showed some nerves.
Other coverage includes more mixed critique from The Times, which says the debut could have been “bolder,” while still awarding the show a moderate score. Accounts also mention that Cox opened the programme with a playful sequence using Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and Cece Peniston’s “Finally,” reflecting her theme for the handover. Cox previously hosted Radio 1 breakfast from 2000 to 2003 and has presented on Radio 2 since 2019, including teatime prior to taking the new role.
