Sara Cox Replaces Scott Mills

The appointment marks a 'full circle' moment for the Bolton-born DJ, who has been a staple of BBC radio for decades.

Mills was dismissed following historical allegations of serious sexual offenses, a scandal that has rocked the corporation.

Cox said taking over the Breakfast Show has been a 'dream' and she is ecstatic to lead the station's most-listened-to program.

The BBC is expected to announce a replacement for Cox's current 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. slot in the coming weeks as it overhauls its Radio 2 lineup.