Alex Scott is set to replace Sue Barker on BBC’s A Question of Sport, according to reports.
The former England football captain, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, is apparently in line to replace axed Sue, 64.
Earlier this week the BBC confirmed that Sue is leaving the popular quiz show after 24 years.
As a result, debate soon erupted over whether Sue was axed because of her age.
Alex Scott to front Question of Sport?
Team captains Phil Tufnell, 54 and Matt Dawson, 47, were also let go.
And now a source has told The Sun that Alex, 35, is having meetings with the Beeb about her joining the series.
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The source said that the BBC is keen to shake things up, and that Alex is ideal for the role.
This has nothing to do with gender, nor is it a case of the BBC trying to be woke.
They said: “Alex is being lined up as host, as a direct replacement for Sue.”
However, they added: “This has nothing to do with gender, nor is it a case of the BBC trying to be woke.
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“While a lot can happen over the next three months, as things stand, Alex is genuinely considered the best woman for the job.”
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Alex became most well-known to the public in 2019 when she competed on Strictly Come Dancing.
She was partnered with Neil Jones and they reached the quarter final.
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