The BBC has reportedly removed Scott Mills’ episodes of Top of the Pops from its archive schedules, in the latest development following the presenter’s dismissal from Radio 2.
The former BBC Radio 2 DJ was sacked last month after it emerged he was investigated over alleged sexual offences against a boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000. The probe was dropped due to lack of evidence.
Mills was abruptly taken off air by the BBC last month before his firing over allegations related to his "personal conduct".
The BBC confirmed it knew in 2017 about the police investigation into one of its biggest stars, but said it “acted decisively” to sack him after receiving “new information” in recent weeks.
In light of the fallout, viewers have since noted that episodes of Top of the Pops from August 1999, which were fronted by Mills are no longer being aired.
Writing on X, one user said: “BBC Four are skipping the 6, 13 and 20 August editions of #TOTP, as they're the final three presented by Scott Mills...”
Another added: “Have they had to skip weeks of Top of the Pops 1999 because of Scott Mills? A jump from 2 August 1999 to 23 August 1999!”
According to The Daily Star, the BBC will not repeat episodes of the programme featuring Mills.
The Standard has contacted BBC for comment.
In the days since his exit, a number of his previous appearances have also been removed from BBC iPlayer, while Mills has also been replaced on the Race Across The World spin-off series, with former contestant Tyler West stepping into the role.
Elsewhere, a plaque dedicated to Mills on the Fleet Services bridge on the M3 has been removed following the radio host’s sacking from the BBC.
The sign was installed in 2016 after a campaign led by Mills and his then Radio 1 co-host Chris Stark to have the bridge named after him.
The Sun reported the plaque is believed to have been taken down by Welcome Break, which operates Fleet Services.
It was also reported that Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University in the wake of fallout.
The Press Association understands the university’s honorary doctorate scrutiny panel will recommend that the award is rescinded when it meets later in April.
Mills received the honour in November 2009.
The BBC confirmed last week that Mills’ contract was terminated on March 27 after it obtained information said to breach its values.
In a statement, the corporation said: “In recent weeks, we obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him. As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values.”
It added that it had been aware since 2017 of an ongoing police investigation, which was closed in 2019 with no arrest or charges. The BBC said it is now reviewing what was known internally at the time.
Reports suggest Mills was questioned in 2018 over historical allegations of serious sexual offences. The Metropolitan Police investigation, launched in 2016, was later passed to the Crown Prosecution Service, which concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.
The allegations are said to relate to events between 1997 and 2000 involving a teenage boy under 16.
Mills broke his silence on Wednesday, confirming the investigation related to him and that he had fully cooperated.
In a statement issued through his lawyers, he said: “An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence… I fully cooperated.”
He added that the CPS found the evidential threshold for charges had not been met and said he would not comment further.
“I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment,” he said, thanking supporters and former colleagues for their messages of kindness.
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