BBC stars have rallied around Scott Mills' husband on their second wedding anniversary, offering messages of support months after the radio presenter was dismissed from the corporation.
Support From Colleagues
Prominent BBC personalities, including Zoe Ball, Sara Cox, and Rylan, have publicly expressed their solidarity with Mills' spouse following the couple's second wedding anniversary. The outpouring of support comes after Mills' contract with the BBC was terminated in March 2026, bringing an end to his three-decade career with the broadcaster.
Background of the Dismissal
The BBC confirmed that it “acted decisively” upon receiving “new information” concerning a 2017 police investigation into the presenter. Mills had been investigated by the Metropolitan Police in 2016 over allegations of serious sexual offences dating back to the period between 1997 and 2000. However, the Crown Prosecution Service decided to drop the case due to insufficient evidence.
Rylan recently spoke about the emotional difficulty of witnessing celebrity friends being “cancelled,” with his comments aired following the Mills scandal, although he did not name specific individuals.
Impact on Mills' Career
The termination of Mills' contract marked a sudden end to his long-standing tenure at the BBC, during which he had become a well-known voice on radio. The decision has sparked discussions among colleagues and the public about the handling of historical allegations and the consequences for those involved.
In a related development, a plaque at a motorway service station named “Scott Mills Bridge” has been removed following the sacking, symbolising the swift fall from grace experienced by the presenter.
