Scott Mills, the former BBC Radio 2 presenter, has been removed from his Eurovision commentary role for 2026 following historical allegations of serious sexual offences against a minor. The allegations, investigated by the Metropolitan Police in 2016, relate to incidents said to have occurred between 1997 and 2000. The police investigation was closed seven years ago.
Mills, 53, was dismissed from his BBC role earlier this year. In a statement at the time, he said: “Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter.” He did not disclose further details or offer a denial.
The BBC has announced a new line-up for Eurovision 2026 commentary, including Graham Norton, Rylan, and former One Show host Angela Scanlon, who replaces Mills. The contest takes place in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday night, marking its 70th anniversary.
According to reports, Mills is devastated and plans to boycott this year’s Eurovision altogether. A source told The Sun: “Scott will not be watching a single moment of Eurovision - it is still far too raw. He absolutely cherished that gig and never for a moment took it for granted.”
Mills and his husband, Sam Vaughan, have stepped away from the public eye since the scandal. The source added that Mills believes the truth will come out eventually and has been seeking extensive legal advice on what he can say publicly.
