Scott Mills is stepping back from his role as an ambassador for the MS Society UK, the charity has confirmed. The decision follows the BBC's dismissal of the radio host after it emerged that the Metropolitan Police had launched an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000.
The 53-year-old former Radio 2 DJ had been a dedicated advocate for multiple sclerosis for over a decade, inspired by his mother Sandra's diagnosis with the progressive neurological condition. He became an ambassador for the charity in 2015, helping with fundraising events and raising awareness.
In a statement, the MS Society UK said: “Scott Mills has been a valued MS Society Ambassador for over 10 years. In light of the current news, Scott is stepping back from this role while we review the situation. We take concerns of this nature and the trust placed in us as a charity extremely seriously.”
Children's cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK has also parted ways with Mills, who had been a patron since 2021. A statement from the charity said: “Following his dismissal from the BBC, Neuroblastoma UK have taken the decision to part ways with Scott Mills and he is no longer a patron of our charity.”
Additionally, Mills has been dropped as the host of the BBC's new Race Across The World spin-off podcast. Last week, he released a statement through his lawyers saying he had been the subject of “rumour and speculation” since his firing and that he “co-operated fully” with the police investigation.
