The favourites to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2

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31 Mar 2026 • 2:09 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Scott Mills has been sacked from his role at BBC Radio 2 following allegations about his personal conduct.
  • The BBC confirmed on Monday that Mills, who signed off his last show on 24 March, is no longer contracted with the company.
  • His departure creates a vacancy for the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, which he has hosted for just over a year.
  • Vernon Kay, who presents a mid-morning show on Radio 2, has emerged as the bookmakers' favourite to replace Mills.
  • Other presenters, including Gary Davies, OJ Borg, Rylan Clark, and Clara Amfo, are also being considered as potential candidates for the role.

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