BBC Terminates Scott Mills' Contract Following Complaint
The BBC has terminated the contract of Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills after a complaint was made regarding his personal conduct. The allegation, which has now been revealed, centres on a historic male relationship from more than ten years ago.
Sudden Departure Shocks BBC Staff
Mills, 53, was taken off air from his flagship breakfast show last Tuesday while the BBC assessed the information. He was informed that his contract was terminated over the weekend, according to sources. The news has left BBC staff "shell-shocked," as confirmed by internal communications.
Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, addressed staff in a statement, saying: "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." She acknowledged the impact on both colleagues and loyal listeners, promising updates on future plans for the show.
On-Air Reactions and Final Broadcast
The announcement led the 12pm bulletin on BBC Radio 2, with presenter Jeremy Vine expressing his surprise. Vine told listeners: "Obviously, I was taken aback by that opening story to the news. I had not heard anything about it until 17 minutes ago."
Mills presented his last show on March 24, signing off with a cryptic comment: "I'm getting everything mixed up today," before adding, "I should probably go, I'll try again tomorrow." He was replaced without warning the following day by colleague Gary Davies.
Career Highlights and Recent Success
Scott Mills took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Zoe Ball in 2025, describing it as a "lifelong dream come true." He earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually, according to the 2024–2025 pay report. Mills began his BBC career on Radio 1 in the late 1990s and later moved to Radio 2 in 2022, replacing Steve Wright in the afternoon slot.
In 2024, Mills and his husband Sam Vaughan won the celebrity edition of Race Around the World. Reflecting on that period, Mills told the Mirror: "I had such a mad year last year, it was the best year of my life," and noted that his happiness positively affected his professional performance.
BBC Statement and Ongoing Fallout
The BBC issued a brief statement, confirming: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC." The corporation has not provided further details on the allegation or the investigation process.
This development marks a dramatic turn for Mills, who had recently achieved significant career milestones, including hosting one of the most prominent radio shows in the UK. The fallout continues as the BBC manages internal and public reactions to his sudden departure.
