The BBC's decision to sack Scott Mills came after a 2016 police investigation into 'serious sexual offences' against a teenage boy, according to reports. The Radio 2 DJ, 53, was questioned by police at the time but no charges were brought and the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force. The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. These were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. As part of these enquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018. A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019.'
Mills was reportedly sacked following an allegation made against his 'personal conduct', relating to a 'historic relationship' dating back more than 10 years. The BBC has declined to comment further since his dismissal was announced on Monday. A spokesman 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.'
Mills, who is paid between £355,000 and £359,999 a year by the BBC, had previously spoken about his struggles with alcohol and mental health. He admitted being drunk on air while presenting Radio 1's early morning show after the death of his boyfriend in 2001. The star married his long-term partner Sam Vaughan in 2024.
