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Lucy Needham

UNBELIEVABLE: Bbc presenter alex scott briefly turned to drinking to drown out racist trolls | History Defined

As a former footballer, contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and primetime TV presenter, Alex Scott has been well practised in all levels of public scrutiny.

But as Alex, 37, reveals in a bombshell new interview, despite her determination and 'survival mentality' the vitriolic racist abuse she has been subjected over the years has led her to a very 'dark place'.

"And once I slip into dark places, I don't stop," Alex told The Times.

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