Alex Scott‘s future on the BBC has reportedly been thrown into doubt, with sources claiming she’s been ‘deeply harm’ by a ‘lack of assist’ surrounding Soccer Focus.
The presenter, 40, is assumed to have made a grievance to channel bosses final 12 months after being ‘deeply harm’ by the channel’s response to criticism she confronted across the present’s low viewing figures.
In line with The Solar, Alex is now regarded as ‘contemplating different gives,’ and is even contemplating a transfer to the US with girlfriend Jess Glynne as her BBC contract is up for renewal subsequent 12 months.
Alex has additionally stepped down from her internet hosting gig on Kids On Want, with Rochelle Humes and Vernon Kay set to entrance the present this 12 months.
A supply stated: ‘Alex has by no means been happier than she is true now, she’s simply turned 40 and embracing a brand new chapter in her life, and the choice to half methods from Kids In Want – an occasion she is vastly proud to have been part of – was totally mutual.
Alex Scott ‘s future on the BBC has reportedly been thrown into doubt, with sources claiming she’s been ‘deeply harm’ by a ‘lack of assist’ surrounding Soccer Focus
The presenter is assumed to have made a grievance to bosses final 12 months after being ‘deeply harm’ the channel’s response to criticism she confronted across the present’s low viewing figures
‘There aren’t any ensures she can be with the BBC subsequent summer time – her contract is up for renewal and he or she is in talks for a raft of different thrilling initiatives.
‘Final 12 months she was vastly harm by unfair criticism about falling viewing figures – and felt she was thrown underneath a bus. The viewing figures weren’t as reported and he or she feels no-one backed her up and issued the right viewing figures.
‘The viewing figures are literally tremendous wholesome, and Alex raised her issues as she has been on this enterprise lengthy sufficient now to face up for herself.’
The BBC declined to remark when approached by MailOnline.
A consultant for Alex declined to remark when contacted by The Solar. MailOnline has contacted a consultant for remark.
In September 2023, Alex defended Soccer Focus’ viewing figures and revealed that weekend’s present was ‘double something on TV’ throughout the identical time amid fears for the way forward for the manufacturing.
The star was extraordinarily vocal in regards to the ongoing scenario after Mail Sport revealed that the historic programme had misplaced multiple third of its early-season viewers within the house of 4 years.
Former present host Dan Walker admitted it was ‘laborious’ to see the enduring BBC present struggling amid a dramatic stoop in viewers figures that would see it axed.
Alex retorted with a scathing social media reply the place she hit again at her predecessor with a GIF, stating: ‘Attention-grabbing’.
Alex is now regarded as ‘contemplating different gives,’ and is even contemplating a transfer to the US with girlfriend Jess Glynne (pictured in August) as her BBC contract is up for renewal subsequent 12 months
In September 2023, Alex defended Soccer Focus’ viewing figures amid fears for the way forward for the manufacturing, after Mail Sport revealed the present had misplaced a 3rd of its viewers
Alex then shared an replace on the present, writing on X: ‘Thanks to everybody who tuned into Soccer Focus your assist for such an iconic present means a lot to everybody who works throughout it,’ tweeted Scott.
‘Viewing figures double that of something on TV at the moment yesterday [Saturday].
‘Have a bless Sunday and See you on the Emirates you gunners,’ she added.
Alex hasn’t shied away from discussions surrounding the present’s future and joked with co-host Fara Williams in the course of the weekend manufacturing in regards to the ongoing subject.
The duo humorously instructed that singing a music about Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard would ‘put the rankings up’.
Soccer Focus fashioned a part of Grandstand for 27 years earlier than changing into a standalone programme in 2002.
In its 49-year historical past there have been seven everlasting presenters, with former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson fronting the present for 20 years earlier than being adopted by Steve Rider, Gary Lineker, Ray Stubbs, Manish Bhasin, Walker and Scott.
Mark Lawrenson, who appeared on the programme for 25 years earlier than being let go final 12 months, advised Mail Sport: ‘It has served its time. It’s a soccer journal present, however there are such a lot of different choices for viewers today and a lot competitors. ‘It doesn’t shock me.
‘Soccer Focus is coming as much as 50 years, which is an unbelievable run, though there was no competitors 50 years in the past.’
BBC sources insisted the decline in viewing figures mirrored these skilled by all linear channels in recent times.
A spokesperson advised Mail Sport: ‘Soccer Focus continues to herald the beginning of an entire weekend of sporting protection throughout BBC Sport. Week-on-week it’s the most watched programme throughout that point slot and iPlayer viewing figures are additionally robust, so we all know its recognition is enduring for followers.’
Alex is the primary everlasting feminine host of the enduring rating updates programme that first aired in 1974 and offered by broadcasting legend Bob Wilson.
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker additionally loved a profitable stint because the face of Soccer Focus between 1996 and 1999.