Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'personal conduct'

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Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

The BBC says "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 took over the breakfast show on Radio 2 from Zoe Ball in January 2025.

On Tuesday 24 March he ended his programme at 09:30GMT, saying "Back tomorrow."

The following morning Gary Davies started the show saying he was "in for Scott Mills".

News of his departure was first reported by The Mirror., external

In an email sent to staff this morning, Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC said: "I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.

"Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV.

"I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity.

"Of course, it will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners too. I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I'm able to. While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now."

At the start of Jeremy Vine's show on Radio 2 at midday, Vine said he was "taken aback by the story" and that he had "no further information" about it.

Mills, 53, joined Radio 2's weekday schedule in 2022 when he replaced Steve Wright as the host of the afternoon slot.

In 2025 he provided TV commentary on BBC One for the semi-finals of Eurovision with Rylan.

He was last seen on TV in a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.

Prior to his work on Radio 2, he worked on Radio 1, which he joined in 1998. He hosted Radio 1's Official chart between 2018 and 2022, replacing Greg James.

He also hosted a weekend show on BBC Radio 5 Live and appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.