Boston sports radio listeners spent part of Friday morning celebrating Courtney Cox as she signed off from The Greg Hill Show ahead of maternity leave, prompting an outpouring of support from colleagues, listeners and members of the Boston sports media community.
Cox, who joined the morning program on WEEI several years ago, used her final appearance before the leave to reflect on her experience with the show while also acknowledging the overwhelming encouragement she has received throughout her pregnancy.
“Thank you, and I’m gonna miss you guys,” Cox said. “You know, it’s fun every day. Yeah, Wiggy always says it, but it doesn’t feel like work.”
Throughout the broadcast, host Greg Hill and the rest of the show’s cast took time to recognize Cox’s contributions to the program, highlighting the personality and perspective she brought to discussions that range from Boston sports headlines to the personal stories that often resonate with listeners during morning drive.
While the show maintained its usual rhythm of humor and sports commentary, the morning also included several emotional moments as Cox thanked the audience and her colleagues for the encouragement she has received in recent months.
As the conversation turned toward her pregnancy journey, Cox admitted that the level of support from listeners has occasionally left her struggling to express her appreciation on-air.
“It’s hard when you can’t control it. When it’s like you can’t even get a word out, because you know the tears are going to come out,” Cox said.
The emotional response underscored how closely Cox’s personal milestones have resonated with the audience, many of whom followed her updates about preparing for motherhood during recent broadcasts.
Hill and the rest of the cast continued to praise Cox during the show, noting that her ability to share both humor and vulnerability helped deepen the program’s connection with listeners across Boston.
At several points during the broadcast, callers phoned in to offer congratulations and well wishes, reinforcing the bond Cox built with the audience during her time on the morning program.
The sendoff ultimately felt less like a farewell and more like a celebration of a major life moment, as the show’s hosts and listeners expressed excitement about the next chapter awaiting their colleague.
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