Alex Scott has revealed she was already planning to step away from Football Focus before the BBC cancelled the programme after a 52-year run. The 41-year-old presenter, who had been the main host since 2021, wrote on Instagram that she intended to move quietly into the next chapter but acknowledged that television audiences have been declining while digital viewing grows.
Despite the show's axe, Scott will remain a key figure at the BBC. Director of BBC Sport Alex Kay-Jelski confirmed she will feature prominently in the men's and women's World Cups, continue presenting the Women's Super League and BBC Sport Personality of the Year, and is involved in an exciting new project with the broadcaster, details of which are still under wraps.
In her personal life, Scott is in a relationship with singer Jess Glynne, which began in 2023. The couple have spoken openly about marriage, with Scott saying she is waiting for Glynne to propose. In an appearance on This Morning, Glynne hinted she has thought about it but kept the details private. Scott previously had an eight-year secret romance with Arsenal and England teammate Kelly Smith, which she described as her 'first love story' in her memoir.
