Sara Cox, the newly appointed host of BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show, made an emotional plea to her colleagues on BBC's Morning Live just hours after her debut. Appearing via video link from her radio studio on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Cox asked to remain part of the Morning Live family, a show she often co-hosts.
New Role and Morning Live Appearance
Cox took over the flagship Breakfast Show on Monday, July 6, replacing Scott Mills, who was axed following an investigation into historic sexual offence allegations. She was promoted from the Drivetime slot, with Gary Davies providing temporary cover. On Morning Live, hosts Helen Skelton and Rav Wilding praised her debut, which coincided with England's World Cup win over Mexico. Cox joked that Tom Hanks accidentally rebranded her show as "Sara in the Morning on the Morning Show," which has since become a jingle.
Impact and Upcoming Guests
Cox revealed that her first week includes guests like Olivia Rodrigo and Matt Damon. Her Morning Live appearance came after a segment on The One Show's 20th anniversary. Skelton assured Cox she would always be part of the Morning Live family. The show airs weekdays at 9:30am on BBC One and iPlayer.
