BBC axes Football Focus after 52 years, how long has Alex Scott presented the show for?
BBC Sport has announced that the Saturday lunchtime television programme is to end.
The BBC Saturday lunchtime TV show Football Focus has been axed after 52 years. The show was launched by the station in 1974 and was presented by former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson for 20 years.
Alex Kay-Jelski - director of BBC Sport said: "Football Focus has been a hugely important programme in the history of BBC Sport and has played a key role in telling the stories of the game for generations of viewers.
"This decision was made before last week's wider BBC savings announcement, reflecting the continued shift in how audiences engage with football and our commitment to evolving how we deliver content to reach fans wherever they are."
When it comes to Alex Scott, Alex Kay-Jelski said: "Alex Scott is one of our finest presenters, is hugely popular across the men's and women's game and is a big part of our present and future.”
"She will remain at the heart of our sports output across both the men's World Cup this year and the Women's World Cup in 2027, as well as continuing her lead role on the Women's Super League and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
"We are also working on a very exciting new project with her - more to come on that soon."
Four days ago Alex Scott took to Instagram and wrote: “There is the past that built us,
“the present that defines us,
“and the future that inspires us.
“Celebrating the 500th game for the England @lionesses today.
“I’ll forever be proud to have played 140 of those, representing my country was more than a dream, it gave me purpose, passion, and a foundation for both my first career and the journey beyond it.
“Honoured. Grateful. Inspired for what’s next. Let’s continue to break those glass ceiling’s 🦁✨.”
Alex Scott is in a relationship with Jess Glynne and on February 15, she shared photos of them together and wrote: “Everyday is Valentine’s Day with you…. 🖤.” Laura Woods wrote: “Gorgeous 🤍🤍🤍,” and Jess Glynne said: “Every damn day!! 🖤.”
How long has Alex Scott presented Football Focus for?
Alex Scott has presented Football Focus for five years. In March of this year, she told Stylist that “I was watching a Ted Talk by Reshma Saujani [the American lawyer and politician], and she said something that always stayed with me: ‘Teach girls bravery, not perfection,’” she says. “Young girls are brought up to be perfect – be great in school and look the part – whereas boys are taught to take risks and be brave, and they’re applauded for that.”