Alex Scott

Alex Scott has been announced the presenter for Children in Need 2022 - she will present live BBC coverage alongside Jason Manford.

She said: ‘I thought I’d be cheating you all if I didn’t [mention my first heartbreak]. I wanted to go home to put a shield around her. [Alex Scott confirms past relationship with teammate Kelly Smith: ‘I fell madly and deeply in love’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/alex-scott-confirms-past-relationship-with-teammate-kelly-smith-17464080/?ico=more_text_links) She continued: ‘I wanted to go home to protect my mum. [opened up](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/28/alex-scott-confirms-past-relationship-with-teammate-kelly-smith-17464080/) about falling ‘madly and deeply in love’ with fellow Arsenal and England teammate Kelly Smith. [Alex Scott ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alex-scott/)has been announced as one of the presenters for Children in Need 2022, and she will present live BBC coverage alongside [Jason Manford](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jason-manford/).

The former Lioness, 37, admitted that discussing her traumatic past in interviews to promote her memoir How (Not) to Be Strong was the 'hardest part.

I spent my whole life sending cards, gifts, ringing him jut to check in because I had this guilt he'd be lonely, and from that moment I thought "I'm done." 'For me, it's like that first love story, I fell madly and deeply in love. I needed to break the cycle. I thought I'd be cheating you all if I didn't put that in there. 'I need to pluck up some courage because I need to tell him I've written stuff that's not going to be comfortable for him. She explained: 'I've hidden it up until now but I'm older, I'm wiser and I don't want the heaviness of it anymore. 'I was shutting off from life, dealing with emotions, not letting anyone in to help me. I just want to hug my mum but I can't. I didn't want her to panic about me. Speaking about her coping mechanisms as a child, Alex added: 'The football cage was a safe space. 'I want her to believe she's a role model and move forward. that was the hardest night that one...

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The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Alex Scott](/topic/alex-scott)is a pioneer in women's football and an inspiration to many young athletes worldwide. She took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. She spent her entire career at Arsenal until 2004, when she spent a year with She was eight years old when she signed up with Arsenal in 1992. [Scott](/topic/scott)is a right-back, who primarily played for [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal).

She became emotional discussing a tough subject included in her new memoir on the ITV show.

"I write in the book she still thinks she's a coward. You are so brave and this book will inspire so many young people #ThisMorning." As Alex took a deep breathe and went to speak, Phillip interjected: "We'll stop," then added: "Stop. I wanted my mum to be free." @Mabel_Mouse_ said: "I like Alex Scott. She's an incredible woman." Phillip then commented, after mentioning Alex's upbringing in a block of flats on an east London council estate: "That must have been tricky to write." Listen, it's in the book." As she sat on the famous sofa, Phillip, 60, read a segment from the book. Me, my mum and brother have never spoken about it." As Phillip mentioned how Alex holds her mum up as a role model, she replied: "I want her to see that and believe that [she's a role model] and move forward. She admitted that delving into her past and writing about her father was the 'hardest part'.

Holly Willoughby had to step in and help Alex Scott as she became tearful and unable to speak when paying tribute to her 'amazing' mum.

Discussing the chapter, Alex was unable to speak and held back tears, forcing Holly to step in and fill the silence. I wanted my mum to be free." " In the book, Alex spoke about her tough childhood which included having to deal with her father's issues with alcohol. “It was always, ‘Put on a front. "Move forward and feel free, I write in the book that she still thinks she is a coward and she is anything but, she is an amazing woman."

This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby offered support to Alex Scott on the show on Monday, as she fought back tears.

I wanted my mum to be free." Listen, it's in the book." suddenly you have to say it."

Alex was emotional as she addressed her new book during the interview with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield today.

Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest from across the city and wider West Midlands. I write in the book she still thinks she's a coward. The BBC Strictly Come Dancing star's book is out now. "Me, my mum and brother have never spoken about it." Alex was emotional as she addressed her new book during the interview with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield today. You didn't have an easy start."

Alex Scott's father, Tony Scott, has denied allegations that he was 'violent' towards the TV presenter during her childhood after she alleged that her dad ...

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Alex Scott's father has hit back at claims he "bullied and abused" her. It comes after she broke down in tears on This ...