Alex Scott insists vile racist and misogynistic abuse from cruel trolls spurs her on to 'keep doing her job to a level haters cannot stand'

The racist and misogynistic abuse she suffered from online trolls left her too scared to leave the house. The racist and misogynistic abuse Alex Scott suffered from online trolls left her too scared to leave the house But three years on, she says she has turned the hate into motivation to keep working The sports presenter admits she used alcohol to try to forget the abuse she received in 2021 when she was incorrectly named as Sue Barker’s replacement to host BBC’s A Question Of Sport. But in an interview with Women’s Health magazine, Alex described it as 'a bit of ammunition to keep going and celebrate because you’re rubbing people up the wrong way'. And the 39-year-old’s confidence has been boosted by her relationship with pop singer Jess Glynne The sports presenter used alcohol to try to forget the abuse she received in 2021 when she was incorrectly named as Sue Barker’s replacement to host BBC’s A Question Of Sport In an interview with Women’s Health magazine, Alex described it as 'a bit of ammunition to keep going and celebrate because you’re rubbing people up the wrong way' The former Lioness, who is preparing to host the Euros 2024, said: 'I’m gonna keep thriving, I’m gonna keep killing you with my kindness and doing my job to a level that you cannot stand' Having always kept previous relationships 'very private' - she happily revealed that the couple 'haven't received any negativity at all'. The full interview with Alex Scott can be read in the May issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now However, Jess said that having a relationship in the public eye is still hard and she likes to try and keep her 'personal life to herself'.