SCOTT Mills has been suddenly been sacked by the BBC following allegations over his “personal conduct.”
The 53-year-old radio host – who earns almost £360,000 at the broadcaster – will .
Mills was let go over allegations around his ‘personal conduct’Credit: BBC
The radio host was terminated over the weekendCredit: PA
Scott’s contract was terminated over the weekend with the Beeb today confirming the star’s exit.
Here is everything we know about the sensational news.
In a sensational day in showbiz news…
- Scott Mills was
- His ‘sudden and unexpected axing’ followed allegations about ‘personal conduct’
- Scott’s last show was on Tuesday, and the host signed off with
- But fellow BBC DJ Gary Davies instead hosted Wednesday’s show
- Uncertainty now surrounds Scott’s future projects, with the Radio 2 star also set to host Eurovision this year
- Scott’s stand-in is confirmed as
- And it is currently not known who fill the gap on his coveted Radio 2 Breakfast Show
Why was Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2?
Fellow DJ Gary Davies had to step in to host Wednesday’s show after the sensational sacking – telling listeners he was “in for Scott Mills.”
Mills’ removal from the show comes just weeks after he was unveiled as one of the hosts for Race Across The World’s spin-off podcast, The Detour.
Question marks remain over his axing, including who will step in to fill the gap on the coveted Breakfast Show.
Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, confirmed the sacking in a statement to staff but did not reveal the reason behind Mills departure.
A statement released by the broadcaster simply stated the host had been given the boot over “personal conduct.”
What has the BBC said about Scott Mills?
in the wake of the shock axing the broadcaster confirmed Mills was no longer contracted to work at the BBC.
A spokesperson said: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
Colleagues were informed of the axing by the BBC’s director of musicCredit: PA
It remains unclear who will replace Mills on the prime time slotCredit: BBC
Meanwhile, Mills’ Beeb colleagues were informed of the firing by Director of Music, Lorna Clarke.
A statement circulated to staff, penned by Lorna, read: “I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC.
“I know that this 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.”
Who will replace Scott Mills on the Breakfast Show?
Scott began presenting his show on in 2005 before moving to 2 in 2022.
A temporary stand in to replace Mills has already stepped up with Gary Davies, 68, taking on Scott’s workload this week.
The radio star, who has his own show Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies, often covers for Radio 2 DJs when they’re ill or off work.
Noah Wyle also appeared on ‘s show as he chatted his new American TV series The Pitt.
Aside from his radio show, Mills has undertaken a long list of projects for the BBC that will now need covered.
He recently made a cameo in skit for and commentary of the Eurovision 2025 semi final.
Mills, took on the famed breakfast show slot from last year, was also slated to host Eurovision this year.
Mills was slated to host Eurovision this yearCredit: PA
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