Sara Cox has revealed she is the "proud mother of a queer daughter" while speaking with Sam Smith about LGBTQ+ family life and the importance of support and acceptance.
The BBC Radio 2 presenter made the comment during a conversation with the singer-songwriter, as the pair discussed parenting, identity and what it means to create supportive environments for LGBTQ+ young people.
Sara revealed the news as she spoke with Sam – who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns – about their new single Oh Mother, which is an ode to their mum Kate Cassidy.
As Sara mused that 'all mums want a song written about them', Sam agreed, saying: 'Especially queer kids, gay kids and their mums have - well at least I have a very strong, beautiful relationship with my mother.'
Sara then interjected, saying: 'I'm proudly one of them by the way, with a queer daughter,' to which Sam exclaimed 'beautiful.'
The singer continued: 'In this song I was just trying to access my mum's fury and protection that comes to save the day when a child gets hurt or heartbroken.'
Cox, who recently took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, is a mother of three and has generally kept her children's lives out of the public eye. Her eldest daughter, Lola, is 22, while she also has son Isaac, 18, and daughter Renee, 16.
During the discussion, Cox spoke proudly about her daughter's identity, offering a rare glimpse into her family life while highlighting the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance.
The conversation also saw Smith speak candidly about their own hopes for the future, revealing that they would like to become a parent one day. The singer has previously spoken about the importance of chosen family, self-expression and creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can thrive.
Cox's comments were welcomed by LGBTQ+ listeners and allies online, with many praising the broadcaster for publicly supporting her daughter and normalising conversations around queer identities within families.
The presenter has long been regarded as one of British broadcasting's most popular voices, having first risen to prominence on Radio 1 before joining Radio 2. Earlier this year she took over the station's flagship Breakfast Show, becoming one of the BBC's highest-profile radio hosts.
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