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Karasin, E. (2026, October 6). Sara Cox gives honest verdict on new Strictly hosts after 'disgusting' backlash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/sara-cox-strictly-hosts-b1299729.html
Karasin, Ekin. “Sara Cox gives honest verdict on new Strictly hosts after 'disgusting' backlash.” Evening Standard, 6 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/sara-cox-strictly-hosts-b1299729.html.
Karasin, Ekin. “Sara Cox gives honest verdict on new Strictly hosts after 'disgusting' backlash.” Evening Standard, October 6, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/sara-cox-strictly-hosts-b1299729.html.
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Sara Cox, a broadcaster for Radio 2, recently commented on the controversy surrounding new hosts in the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing show. She described joining the Strictly audition process as "cloak and dagger" while admitting she was nervous because she had just been announced to replace Scott Mills on Radio 2’s breakfast slot. Cox said the new team, including Matt Willis, Alexis Rose (Radebe), and Romesh Ranganathan (Widdicombe), is "a really good team" who will look after each other despite facing criticism. Recently, Widdicombe faced backlash for perceived blunders during a live broadcast on Saturday night. Cox emphasized that while the job of brain surgeons is life or death, entertainment roles are less critical but still important. She highlighted the importance of support and camaraderie among new hosts in the face of public scrutiny.
