Scott Mills Superfan Vows to Keep £5,000 Shrine Intact Despite DJ's Dismissal Over Allegations
A devoted superfan of former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has declared she will not take down her £5,000 shrine dedicated to the DJ, even after his sacking from the BBC. Yolanda May, from Kenninghall, Norfolk, expressed deep distress upon learning of Mills' dismissal, which followed allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy.
Emotional Reaction to the News
Yolanda May, a mother of one, described feeling "heartbroken" and "punched in the tummy" when she heard about Mills' termination. She admitted to crying repeatedly and losing her appetite due to the shock. The allegations, which involve a historic relationship with a boy under 16, led to Mills being questioned under caution by Metropolitan Police officers.
"When I saw he'd been sacked, I thought I was dreaming. It didn't seem real and it threw me backwards," Yolanda said. "I felt like someone punched me in the tummy, so I felt heartbroken and kept crying and crying."
The 'Mills Cave' Shrine
Yolanda's home features what she calls the "Mills Cave," a lounge and bedroom filled with decorations and merchandise worth approximately £5,000. This includes:
- A cardboard cut-out of Scott Mills in the hallway
- Massive 4ft-tall canvas pictures of the DJ
- Rugs, duvets, and photos plastered with his face and name
- Posters, T-shirts, and cuddly toys as part of the collection
Yolanda, who became a fan after hearing Mills present hospital radio in the early 1990s, insists the shrine will remain up forever. "The decorations will be staying up forever, I love him so much I won't get rid of them at all," she stated. "I'm looking out for what he does next, my dream is to meet him."
Controversy and BBC Response
The BBC acted decisively after obtaining new information about Mills, terminating his contracts on March 27. In a statement, the corporation acknowledged Mills' popularity but emphasized the need to uphold its culture and values. "We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved," the BBC noted.
Yolanda, however, criticized the BBC's handling of the situation, arguing that since the case was previously closed, it should have been left in the past. "I don't understand why the BBC axed him just like that and had to drag it all up again," she said. "I think they should have left it in the past if the case was closed."
Background and Career
Scott Mills, 53, from Southampton, Hampshire, began his career on hospital radio before joining BBC Radio 1 in October 1998 to present the early breakfast show. Yolanda followed his career with delight as it blossomed over the decades. Despite the current allegations and his dismissal, her admiration remains unwavering, symbolizing a complex intersection of fandom, loyalty, and controversy in the entertainment world.
