Sara Cox launched her first BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on July 6, 2026.
Initial reviews called her performance dynamic, eager and highly engaging.
The Telegraph published the headline: "Sara Cox sounds like a woman unleashed."
The Independent called her debut as an "absolute hoot."
Some critics wanted more daring choices.
The Times suggested her first show "could have been much bolder."
A individual comment also came from Scott Mills' husband.
The DJ changeover sparked extensive discussion among British media.