Sara Cox launched her premier BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on July 6, 2026.
First reviews called her performance lively, eager and highly engaging.
The Telegraph headlined the headline: "Sara Cox sounds like a woman unleashed."
The Independent described her debut as an "absolute hoot."
Several critics wanted more daring choices.
The Times suggested her first show "could have been much stronger."
A private critique also came from Scott Mills' husband.
The DJ changeover triggered broad discussion through British media.