Sara Cox launched her initial BBC Radio 2 breakfast show on July 6, 2026.
First reviews called her performance lively, spirited and highly engaging.
The Telegraph published the headline: "Sara Cox sounds like a woman unleashed."
The Independent labelled her debut as an "absolute hoot."
Several critics sought more daring choices.
The Times suggested her first show "could have been far more daring."
A personal comment also came from Scott Mills' husband.
The DJ changeover sparked widespread discussion across British media.