Why was Scott Mills sacked by BBC? What we know so far

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30 Mar 2026 • 7:44 PM MYT
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  • BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mills has been sacked by the corporation following allegations concerning his personal conduct.
  • The BBC confirmed that Mills is no longer contracted and has departed the organisation.
  • Mills, 53, who took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball last year, was last on air on Tuesday.
  • Veteran DJ Gary Davies replaced Mills on the breakfast show from Wednesday onwards.
  • Lorna Clarke, BBC director of music, informed staff via email, stating the news was "sudden and unexpected".
  • BBC News reports that Mills learned of his sacking from the corporation over the weekend.

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