Scott Mills has been sacked from his role at BBC Radio 2 following allegations about his personal conduct.
The presenter, 53, joined the BBC in 1998 to host Radio 1’s early breakfast show, before moving to Radio 2 after 24 years to take over its afternoon slot. In November 2024, he was announced as the new Radio 2 breakfast host, replacing Zoe Ball.
After nearly three decades with the corporation, it was reported by BBC News on Monday (30 March) that Mills had been sacked over “allegations about his personal conduct”.
A BBC spokesperson said in a statement that “while we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC”.
The Independent has contacted the BBC and Mills for comment.
Mills was one of the highest-paid presenters at the BBC, with his 2024-2025 salary revealed to be between £355,000 and £359,999.
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Scott Mills fired over 'personal conduct'
- The BBC's statement in full as Scott Mills sacked
- BBC staff told of Mills' sacking by internal note
- Future uncertain for Scott Mills' upcoming BBC podcast
- Scott Mills' temporary replacements revealed
How much did Scott Mills earn?
14:12 , Jacob StolworthyAccording to the 2024–2025 pay report, Mills earnt between £355,000 and £359,999 annually for his work at the BBC.
This made him the third highest-paid Radio 2 star behind Zoe Ball and Vernon Kay.
Scott Mills has long history with BBC
14:00 , Jacob StolworthyThe sacked DJ first joined the corporation in 1998, where he presented the early breakfast show on Radio 1 until 2004. He then moved to a weekend slot before doing maternity cover for Sara Cox’s weekday early-evening show.
However, he took over the role full-time after Cox decided to quit, and it became The Scott Mills Show. He left Radio 1 after 24 years, in 2022, to replace the late Steve Wright’s weekday afternoon slot. Two years later, he replaced Zoe Ball as host of the station’s flagship breakfast show.
What does this mean for Eurovision 2026?
13:50 , Lauren MorrisMills’ sacking comes just over a month before Eurovision 2026 – which he typically covers for BBC Radio 2. The presenter usually hosts alongside Rylan Clark each year, while last year they were joined by Richie Anderson and Sara Cox.
It’s currently unknown whether he’ll be replaced for this year’s coverage.
Scott Mills told of his firing 'at the weekend'
13:30 , Lauren MorrisMills was reportedly told this weekend that his contract with the BBC had been terminated.
“Scott Mills was taken off air last Tuesday and was told of the decision that he’d been sacked at the weekend,” BBC News‘ Culture Reporter, Noor Nanji, said on Radio 2.
Radio 2 stars take over Breakfast Show after Mills' sacking
13:14 , Lauren MorrisThe BBC has confirmed Scott Mills’ temporary replacements for the next week, with Gary Davies and OJ Borg filling in until the 7 April.
Davies has been with the BBC since 1982, having presented shows on both Radio 1 and Radio 2. Borg usually hosts Radio 2 from midnight until 3am.
Mills' firing comes as Tim Davie marks final week as Director-General
12:57 , Lauren MorrisMills’ sacking is a terrible start to Tim Davie’s final week as the BBC’s Director-General.
Davie is set to step down after almost six years in the role on 2 April, while replacement Matt Brittin will take over in May.
Future uncertain for Scott Mills' upcoming BBC podcast
12:46 , Lauren MorrisThe presenter was set to host Race Across the World: The Detour – a companion podcast to run alongside the BBC show’s new series from Thursday (2 April).
“Each week the podcast will welcome guests from travel-savvy creators, to comedians and celebrity fans of the show, as they dissect destinations, swap tales of adventure, and celebrate the real life stories and unforgettable journeys of Race Across the World,” the BBC teased during the show’s announcement earlier this month.
Mills was also set to present podcast Pop Top 10 alongside Rylan for BBC Radio 2, where they would rank music and pop culture from 29 April onwards.
It is unknown whether the podcasts will go ahead with different presenters.
Scott Mills' final show revealed
12:36 , Lauren MorrisMills hosted his breakfast show for the final time on Tuesday (24 March), with presenter Gary Davies covering his shows from Wednesday onwards.
He ended his show by telling listeners: “See you tomorrow.”
BBC staff told of Mills' exit by internal note
12:35 , Lauren MorrisThe Independent understands that staffers at Radio 2 found out about Mills’ sacking this morning, with Director of Music, Lorna Clarke, sending an internal note to staff.
“I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC,” she wrote.
“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.”
She added that she would update staff with “more information on plans for the show” when able to and that they would not say “anything further” for now.
The BBC's statement in full as Scott Mills sacked
12:30 , Lauren MorrisA BBC spokesperson told The Independent in a statement: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
While very little is known about the reason behind Mills’ exit, BBC News reported that it related to “allegations about his personal conduct”.
Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine 'taken aback' by firing
12:25 , Lauren MorrisAppearing on BBC Radio 2 shortly after the story broke, presenter Jeremy Vine said he was “taken aback” by the news. “I had not heard anything about it until 17 minutes ago when it was on the BBC website and I was only given the information that was given to you in the bulletin,” he told listeners.
“I have nothing more – that it was allegations about Scott Mills’ personal conduct which have led to him being sacked. I have no more than that.”
