The BBC has sacked Radio 2 breakfast show presenter Scott Mills over allegations about his personal conduct, plunging the broadcaster into another crisis. The claims are said to relate to a 'historic relationship' more than 10 years ago, according to a report in the Mirror.
Mills, 53, who took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025 and grew its audience to 6.5 million listeners, was blindsided by the decision. He signed off on 24 March telling listeners 'See you tomorrow,' apparently unaware he would not return.
The BBC confirmed his departure in a statement: 'While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC.' Lorna Clarke, director of music, told staff the news would be 'sudden and unexpected' and a shock to listeners.
Mills' dismissal is the latest in a series of scandals involving BBC presenters, including Huw Edwards and Tim Westwood. It occurred in Tim Davie's last week as director general; he announced his resignation last year. Replacing Mills will be a key decision for incoming director general Matt Brittin.
Temporary replacements Gary Davies and OJ Borg will cover the breakfast show for the next week. Mills was also due to host the BBC podcast Race Across the World: The Detour and the Pop Top 10 podcast alongside Rylan Clark.
Fellow Radio 2 host Jeremy Vine said he was 'taken aback' by the news, learning of it only minutes before his own show. A Radio 2 source told Deadline they were 'completely blindsided.' Mills earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually, according to the BBC's 2024-25 pay report.
