Scott Mills sacked from BBC: All we know about his axe due to ‘personal conduct’

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Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC a week after he was take off air while the organisation looked into an allegation relating to his personal conduct

Everything you need to know about Scott Mills’ sacking from the BBC

1. Scott Mills has been sacked from the BBC following an allegation relating to his personal conduct. He was initially removed from his morning BBC Radio 2 slot last Tuesday, but has now been told he will not be returning.
2. He was reportedly told of the BBC’s decision at the weekend. The BBC 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.”
3. He had replaced Zoe Ball on the breakfast show in 2025 and explained how it was a ‘dream come true’ at the time. “It feels ever since recording my first shows as a kid for an audience of one, my mum, all roads since have led to this amazing opportunity,” he told the audience. “It really is a lifelong dream come true to follow in the footsteps of Sir Terry, Chris and Zoe to be the new presenter of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.”
4. BBC staff discovered the news on Monday as Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, released a statement to them. It said: “I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.”
5. The Director was keen to share the news with staff personally due to the sheer number of people he has worked with over many programmes over the years. That includes on Radio 1, 5Live, Radio 2 and TV.
6. Mills had been on a contract in the region of £355,000 and £359,999 per year.

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