Alex Scott pivots to new WSL show after BBC axing decision

In the sleek gym of her £1.5m London home, Alex Scott hops onto a Peloton bike as morning light streams over pale walls, recalling the £205,000‑£209,000 BBC salary that made her one of the corporation’s highest‑paid presenters. The former Football Focus host has launched a women’s‑football YouTube series with partner Jess Glynne after the BBC axed the Saturday lunchtime show.

Comments Sport Mark Whiley, Sports Writer, posted the story at 07:00 on 12 Sep 2026, with View 4 Images accompanying the piece. The article opens with an Image of Scott in the studio, underscoring the link between her and the BBC.

BBC axing sparks Scott's shift

The BBC said the decision to drop Football Focus was driven by “changing audience behaviours”. Scott, the Lionesses legend, reflected that the show was “incredibly special” but noted that “sometimes things change”. She added that when the programme began, social media and podcasts were absent, and the shift has altered the whole industry.

£1.5m London home details

The 41‑year‑old has lived in a £1.5m London property since March 2021, sharing it with partner Jess Glynne. The home boasts a gym with a Peloton bike, pale walls, an array of paintings, a large white bookshelf and a garden fitted with grey decking. The residence also attracts interest from US visitors seeking a stylish retreat.

New WSL show launched

Scott now fronts the Women’s Super League YouTube series One More Word: The WSL, produced by her own First Cap Productions. Jess Glynne appeared in the inaugural episode to greet guests and take photographs, and she also features in behind‑the‑scenes Instagram clips. The venture marks a shift from traditional broadcasting to a digital‑first format.

Speaking about the build‑up, Scott told Me, “For the last four months I’ve been building a new show in the background, something I can’t wait to share more information on with you soon.” She continued, “Then this past week the women’s football community exploded with opinions, frustration, ideas and passion, and I thought: this is exactly why I started First Cap.”

She added, “Because sometimes you don’t need permission, you just need to say, ‘Right, let’s do it.’ So we did. No funding, no big budget, no fancy studio – just people from the women’s football community who believed in it.”

ON the evolving media scene, Scott’s move illustrates how former players are reshaping media landscapes, leveraging personal brands and digital platforms to reach fans. As the BBC adapts to changing consumption habits, her continued involvement in BBC events alongside independent projects signals a hybrid future for football broadcasting.