Scott Mills has publicly addressed his sudden dismissal from BBC Radio 2, following exclusive revelations by The Mirror regarding allegations of a historical sexual offence. The veteran DJ was removed from his breakfast show role last week, with his contract terminated on Friday, March 27.
Mills' Statement on the Allegations
In a carefully worded statement, Mills acknowledged the Metropolitan Police's involvement, confirming that an allegation from 2016 led to a police investigation in 2018. "An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018," he stated.
Mills emphasised that the Crown Prosecution Service reviewed the evidence and determined that the threshold for charges was not met, with the investigation closed in 2019. He expressed hope that the public and media would respect his wish not to comment further, given the allegations date back nearly 30 years.
The DJ concluded by thanking his supporters, saying, "I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss."
BBC's Decision and New Information
The BBC confirmed that Mills' contract was terminated after receiving "new information" in recent weeks. A spokesperson stated, "We obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him. As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values, and terminated his contracts."
While the corporation acknowledged awareness of a police investigation in 2017, they emphasised that the recent details compelled immediate action. The BBC is conducting further work to understand what was known internally at the time.
Details of the Allegations
The Mirror reported that Mills was questioned in 2018 over historical allegations of serious sexual offences, with the investigation beginning in 2016. The allegations are said to involve a teenage boy under 16 and are reported to have occurred between 1997 and 2000.
Despite the police investigation, no charges were brought after the CPS found insufficient evidence. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the details to The Mirror, highlighting the age of the alleged victim.
Impact on BBC Radio 2
Mills' departure sent shockwaves through the station, with veteran DJ Gary Davies taking over the breakfast show slot. Jeremy Vine, hosting his own Radio 2 programme, admitted being "taken aback" by the news, having only learned of it minutes before broadcasting.
In an email to staff, Lorna Clarke, director of music, wrote, "I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock."
Mills' Career and Earnings
The 53-year-old from Southampton had a long-standing BBC career, beginning on Radio 1 in the late 1990s. He took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Zoe Ball last year, describing it as a "dream come true."
According to the July 2025 annual report, Mills earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually. His show attracted an average weekly audience of 6.47 million in October-December 2025, marking his highest figures since assuming the breakfast role.
Mills also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, was a commentator for Eurovision, and won Celebrity Race Across The World with his husband in 2024. He is scheduled to support Boyzone on their tour in June.
The BBC has pledged to update listeners on future plans for the breakfast show as the fallout from this high-profile sacking continues to unfold across the media landscape.
