Alex Scott steps down from Disney Plus Women Champions League role

Presenter Alex Scott has left her role with Disney Plus covering the Women's Champions League, as BBC News, The Guardian, and The New York Times reported. The Daily Mail added that her departure comes just two rounds of matches into the coverage. [1][3][4][5]

The Daily Mail reported that the departure follows Scott's involvement in the launch of a new show called The Hangout, which faced wide criticism from fans. According to the Daily Mail, Scott stated that she did not agree with all decisions made regarding the coverage, which included experiments that BBC News described as having a dog on set. [1][5]

BBC News reported that Disney added its weight to women's football by acquiring the rights to the Champions League before the 2025-26 season. Sky Sports and the BBC have also driven increased interest in the UK women's game over the past five years. [1]

Alongside her previous broadcast roles, Scott launched her own YouTube show this season called One More Word WSL, according to BBC News. She presents the Sunday night show alongside former England international players Anita Asante and Fara Williams. [1]