Alexandra Virina Scott

Alex Scott is a sports presenter, pundit, and former professional footballer. After a successful career with Arsenal and the England national team, she transitioned into broadcasting and became a prominent BBC sports presenter. She hosts Football Focus on BBC One and regularly appears on Match of the Day, major football tournaments, and other BBC sports coverage.

Overview

Alexandra Virina Scott's Profile

Alex Scott was born on 14 October 1984 in Poplar, London, England to a Jamaican father and an English mother. She began playing football at a young age and eventually joined the youth system at Arsenal, where she built a highly successful professional career.

After retiring from professional football in 2017, Scott moved into broadcasting. She became a regular football pundit and presenter for BBC Sport, covering major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup.

In 2021 she became the main presenter of Football Focus on BBC One, making history as the programme’s first permanent female host. She has also appeared on Match of the Day, The One Show, and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Scott hasn’t explicitly labelled her sexuality and claims to be in relationships with men and women. She is currently in a relationship with singer Jessica Glynne.

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TV Shows​

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Current Shows

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Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Children

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Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Langdon Park School, London
  • Attended Staffordshire University; graduated with a Degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting

Net Worth & Income

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  • Salary from BBC Sport presenting and punditry
  • Revenue from her book (How (Not) To Be Strong)
  • Earnings from brand endorsements and sponsorships

Awards

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  • SJA British Sports Journalism Award - Best TV Show, Football Focus (2022)
  • Women Football Award - Broadcaster of the Year (2024)
  • RTS Award - Sports Presenter/Commentator/Pundit (2024)

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