The BBC has dismissed Radio 2 breakfast show presenter Scott Mills following allegations about his personal conduct, marking the latest crisis to hit the corporation. The claims, first reported by The Mirror, relate to a 'historic relationship' more than a decade ago.
Mills, who took over the breakfast slot from Zoe Ball in January 2025, had grown the audience to 6.5 million listeners, making it the UK's most popular morning show. He was unaware of his dismissal when he signed off on 24 March, telling listeners: 'See you tomorrow.'
In a statement to staff, Lorna Clarke, the BBC's director of music, described the news as 'sudden and unexpected,' adding that it would 'come as a shock' to colleagues and listeners. Temporary replacements Gary Davies and OJ Borg will cover the show in the coming week.
Jeremy Vine, a fellow Radio 2 host, said he was 'taken aback,' learning of the sacking via the BBC website. A Radio 2 source told Deadline they were 'completely blindsided.' Mills, 53, earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually, according to the BBC's 2024-25 pay report.
The departure comes in Tim Davie's final week as director general. Davie announced his resignation last year after a series of conduct-related crises involving presenters such as Huw Edwards and Tim Westwood. The BBC declined to comment further, stating: 'While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC.'
