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VALUE LINE, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER EARNINGSBT Substrate Market 2024: A Decade of Phenomenal Growth AheadOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sports legend Alex Scott has bravely opened up about the horrendous online abuse she's faced, including threats from trolls to throw acid in her face. The 40-year-old former England footballer, who has transitioned into a successful TV career with regular appearances on BBC's The One Show and as a pundit for BBC Sport, has been subjected to racist attacks and real-life threat warnings. 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." She also reflected on the darker side of the spotlight, stating: "There are negatives to fame. I've had plenty of racism, abuse and even death threats." Alex opened up about the negative targeting she's faced in her TV career since hanging up her boots in 2017. She shared: "People were saying, 'She's only on TV because she's black, female and younger. She's just ticking boxes'... Luckily there are other people who keep me smiling. They'll come up to me in my local shop and say, 'Keep going,' and that's what I do." When Paddy McGuinness took the helm of A Question of Sport, he faced a wave of criticism from fans pointing out his lack of sporting credentials, reports the Mirror . 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. In May 2021, Alex made history as the first woman to permanently host Football Focus in its 46-year run. Expressing her excitement, Alex stated: "When I was a kid, I would never have watched television and thought someone like me could be presenting a programme like Football Focus. For the BBC to trust me with this role and allow me to be my true, authentic self means a lot. To say I'm the Football Focus presenter feels surreal. I've had some amazing messages and an incredible reaction on social media - I want to thank everyone for their support."