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Alex Scott details being 'scared to go out' after racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face
Former England footballer and TV presenter Alex Scott has opened up about the horrifying abuse she has received from online trolls who have sent her death threats and racist messages
Despite her achievements, Alex, who's been romantically linked to pop sensation Jess Glynne since 2023, experienced a surge in hostility when rumours suggested she might become the new host of A Question Of Sport—a role that ultimately went to Paddy McGuinness. Speaking to The Times, Alex shared the chilling impact of the abuse: "I was scared to go out of the house because these trolls were saying they were going to throw acid in my face." This controversy seemed to affect the show's viewership, which plummeted, leading to its cancellation by the BBC in 2023 after a 55-year run, just two years into Paddy's tenure.
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