Sara Cox is sent into a panic when people come to her house as she hates small talk.
Sara Cox is sent into a panic when people come to her house as she hates small talk
The 49-year-old broadcaster, who previously hosted Radio 1 Breakfast on BBC Radio 1, is happy to speak for hours on end on the air, but hates normal social situations.
She told the Waitrose and Partners Weekend magazine:”Nothing banishes the warm fuzzy feeling of freedom and replaces it with an icy dread more than people ‘popping over’ to ours.
“I have a deep fear of small talk, even with much-loved pals or family.”
Even so, there are certain people she doesn’t mind talking to.
She continued: “What actually happens is that my in-laws turn up, drink tea and we have a right laugh.
“I don’t know where this self-imposed pressure comes from.”
Although she is uncomfortable with small talk, Sara gladly talks with guests and callers for her show on BBC Radio 2.
Previously, the broadcaster had defended the decision from BBC bosses to replace DJ Ken Bruce with Vernon Kay after the 72-year-old had given 45 years of service to the station.
Speaking with Woman and Home magazine, she said: “[In radio] people move on and get replaced,” she said. “When change happens, it feels really big in the moment and within days, you’re like, ‘It’s fine. It’s still Radio 2.’
“Ken [Bruce] going was a bit of a shocker,” she admitted. “Then Vernon [Kay] started and within three links he sounded at home.
“Also, don’t forget, Vernon’s a good-looking lad, but he’s not 21, arriving with his cap on backwards, on a skateboard.
“He’s knocking 50 and he’s greying beautifully. He’s older than Ken was when he started. It may feel like [Radio 2] is getting in all these young ’uns, but we’ve still got all the legends on there.”
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