Sara Cox Takes Eurovision Helm, Bullying Survivor

0:00On April 1st, Radio 2's Sarah Cox is stepping up to host the BBC's Eurovision coverage, replacing Scott Mills who got sacked after allegations of. Serious sexual offenses against a teenage boy back in the late 1990s. The 51-year-old presenter shared in a recent interview how she's embracing her new role with zero fear. Scott Mills, 53, faced a police probe starting in 2016, over claims from between 1997 and 2000. Cox sent the file to prosecutors, but it got dropped in 2019 for lack of evidence, and now the BBC has cut all his future gigs, including the semis and final next May. Sarah opened up about her school days, getting bullied for skinny legs and not knees, which left the lasting mark that made her a people pleaser for years. But hitting her 50s flipped the script. She's done caring what folks think and ready to challenge fragile egos without hesitation. She's fresh off a massive charity push last November, running 135 miles over five days across four northern counties, raising over 11,500,000 pounds for children in need.

1:08Word is, she's also in line to co-host Strictly Come, dancing down the road. With her star rising fast, Sarah's proving age brings that unfiltered edge, owning the mic on Eurovision and beyond. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates.