Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following an allegation relating to his personal conduct, the Mirror can exclusively reveal. The allegation concerns a historic relationship dating back more than 10 years and is linked to a 2016 police investigation into “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy. Mills was questioned under caution but the case was dropped due to lack of evidence.
The 53-year-old was taken off air from his Radio 2 breakfast show last Wednesday while the BBC assessed the information. He was told his contract was terminated at the weekend, sources claim. Mills took over the flagship breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025.
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.” Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, informed staff this morning, describing the news as “sudden and unexpected” and a “shock” to colleagues.
News of the sacking led the 12pm bulletin on Radio 2. Presenter Jeremy Vine said he was “taken aback” by the story. LBC’s Steve Allen posted on X that Mills would be “front page news tomorrow morning.”
Mills presented his last show on March 24, telling listeners: “I should probably go, I'll try again tomorrow.” He was replaced without warning the following day by Gary Davies. Mills earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually, according to the BBC’s 2024–2025 pay report.
