Alex Scott details being 'scared to go out' after racist trolls threatened to throw acid in her face

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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.