Steve Allen, a retired radio presenter who was one of the longest-serving breakfast hosts on LBC, has issued a stark warning about the impending fallout from Scott Mills' sudden dismissal from BBC Radio 2. Allen took to social media platform X on March 30, 2026, the same day the BBC confirmed Mills' sacking, to express his concerns.
Social Media Prediction Sparks Reactions
In his post, Allen stated: "I have a feeling Scott Mills is going to be front page news tomorrow morning, nobody can imagine what’s been going on, one thing for certain it’s not going to be pleasant." His followers quickly echoed this sentiment, with one user noting that the story was already trending, while another anticipated major headlines and strong public reactions in the coming days.
Details of the Allegation and BBC Response
The Mirror exclusively revealed earlier on March 30 that Mills was removed from his role as the breakfast radio host for BBC Radio 2 following an allegation related to his personal conduct. Sources indicate the allegation involves a historic relationship dating back more than a decade. Mills, aged 53, was taken off air from his Radio 2 show the previous Wednesday while the BBC assessed the information, and his contract was terminated over the weekend.
Mills had taken over the flagship breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025. In a brief statement, the BBC said: "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 news led the 12pm bulletin on BBC Radio 2, with presenter Jeremy Vine expressing he was "taken aback" by the announcement, noting he had only learned of it minutes before the broadcast.
Steve Allen's Own Controversial History
While Allen no longer works for LBC, he is no stranger to controversy himself. He has been the subject of multiple Ofcom investigations over the years. In 2015, the RMT union complained after Allen suggested his audience should "beat up" tube workers during London Underground strikes; Ofcom issued a warning but found no breach of the broadcasting code. In 2018, another investigation found he breached the code with comments about traveller communities and mocking a blind journalist's guide horse.
More recently, in 2021, Ofcom received over 800 complaints after Allen made remarks about Tilly Ramsay's weight during her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. The regulator did not uphold these complaints, stating that audiences should expect provocative comments from Allen. His history adds context to his current predictions about the Mills situation, highlighting the potential for intense media scrutiny and public debate.
