Sara Cox launched her initial BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on July 6, 2026.
Early reviews called her performance dynamic, spirited and riveting.
The Telegraph ran the headline: "Sara Cox sounds like a woman unleashed."
The Independent called her debut as an "absolute hoot."
Some critics wanted riskier choices.
The Times suggested her first show "could have been significantly more daring."
A personal comment also came from Scott Mills' husband.
The host changeover sparked widespread discussion through British media.