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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Scott Mills sacked by BBC following personal conduct allegations

  • Scott Mills has been dismissed by the BBC following allegations regarding his personal conduct.
  • The BBC confirmed that Mills is no longer contracted and has left the organisation, stating they do not comment on individual matters.
  • Mills had taken over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025.
  • The 53-year-old, who was among the BBC’s highest paid stars, joined Radio 2 in 2022 replacing Steve Wright in the weekday afternoon slot.
  • Mills, who had worked at the BBC since 1998, previously hosted several shows on Radio 1 and had a weekend show on BBC Radio 5 Live between 2019 and 2022.
  • Along with his radio work, Mills also appeared in numerous TV shows including Casualty, Hollyoaks, Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Race Across the World.

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