Scott Mills continued to front prominent BBC programmes and projects throughout a police investigation into historic allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. The investigation, which began in July 2018 and lasted nearly a year, saw the DJ, now 53, retain a stream of high-profile presenting roles at the Corporation.
Schedule Reshuffle and New Roles
In June 2018, just before he was questioned by police, Mills left his weekday afternoon slot on Radio 1 in a major schedule shakeup. He subsequently took on presenting duties for The Official Chart show and Dance Anthems, marking a shift in his broadcasting portfolio.
Podcast and Charity Engagements
By September 2018, Mills was announced as a co-host on the official Strictly Come Dancing podcast, a role he held until being replaced by winner Joe Sugg in the following series. This followed his participation in the 2014 competition with professional dancer Joanne Clifton, where they were eliminated in week six.
In November 2018, he hosted a one-off BBC Lifeline Appeal charity fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, a cause personal to him due to his mother Sandra's condition with the disease.
Career Developments Amid Probe
December 2018 saw reports that rival station Heart radio had approached Mills, but he was reportedly holding out for an improved BBC deal. By January 2019, The Scott Mills Show returned to Radio 1 daytime, featuring segments like 'Innuendo Bingo' and a comeback episode with Davina McCall and co-host Chris Stark.
Eurovision and Comic Relief Highlights
February 2019 brought the launch of Eurovision Calling, a weekly podcast in the run-up to the song contest. In March, Mills and Stark completed a 24-hour live broadcast for Comic Relief, raising almost £325,000.
May 2019 saw Mills commentate at the Eurovision semi-finals in Tel Aviv alongside Rylan Clark for BBC Four, continuing their partnership from the 2018 coverage in Portugal. That same month, he participated in Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Middlesbrough, introducing artists and spinning tracks.
Investigation Closure
In May 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service determined there was insufficient evidence to bring charges against Mills, and the police closed their investigation. Despite this, reports suggest Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox may replace him in future Eurovision roles.
