Sara Cox has emerged as a leading contender to replace Scott Mills as host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, with bookmakers installing her as the 3/1 second favourite in the market.
| Next Presenter | Odds | Odds Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Kay | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Sara Cox | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Gary Davies | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| OJ Borg | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Rylan Clark | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Clara Amfo | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Greg James | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Claudia Winkleman | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Dermot O’Leary | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Roman Kemp | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Tony Blackburn | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Joe Wilkinson | 20/1 | 4.8% |
| Alex Horne | 40/1 | 2.4% |
The race remains wide open, with Vernon Kay continuing to lead the betting at 2/1. Kay has been prominent since the market opened, reflecting his strong position within the station and success in his current mid-morning slot.
Behind the front two, Gary Davies is priced at 7/2 after stepping in following Mills’ departure, while OJ Borg is available at 5/1. Rylan Clark follows at 7/1, continuing to attract support as a popular and versatile broadcaster.
Further down the market, both Clara Amfo and Greg James are priced at 8/1, while Claudia Winkleman and Dermot O’Leary sit at 10/1.
Roman Kemp is a 14/1 shot, with veteran broadcaster Tony Blackburn and comedian Joe Wilkinson both priced at 20/1. Alex Horne is the outsider in the market at 40/1.
