Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC Radio 2 DJ breaks silence after being fired over ‘personal conduct’ accusations – UK Times

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie will step down from his post on Thursday after the broadcaster faced several controversies in recent years.

Mr Davie will be replaced by interim director-general, Rhodri Talfan Davies, on April 2, before former Google boss Matt Brittin becomes permanent director-general on May 18.

Mr Davie succeeded Lord Tony Hall as director-general in September 2020 during a turbulent time for the broadcaster following a row about the licence fee, issues around gender pay and increased competition from streaming services.

During his tenure, the corporation has faced a number of controversies, most notably on its editorial coverage which has led to a 10 billion dollar lawsuit from US President Donald Trump over the editing of a Panorama documentary which prompted the former’s resignation in November.

His time as the head of the corporation also saw one of the BBC’s highest paid newsreaders, Huw Edwards, plead guilty to making indecent images of children and admit to having 41 photographs on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type.

Mr Davie signs off days after Radio 2 breakfast host ScottMills had his contract with the broadcaster terminated after allegations about his “personal conduct”.

There’s a big vacancy going at Radio 2 after the BBC abruptly sacked Scott Mills as host of the weekday breakfast show.

Mills, who stepped in to host the programme after Zoe Ball left in 2024, was fired by the corporation after allegations about his personal conduct.

There’s now a big question mark surrounding who will be recruited as Mills’ full-time replacement. Since the 53-year-old DJ was taken off the air last week, resident Radio 2 stand-in Gary Davies has been hosting the show – but it’s a sure bet the BBC are lining up a household name to take on the role.

Former Radio BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he had been subject to “rumour and speculation” since the BBC announced his sacking earlier this week.

In a statement released through his lawyer, Mills said: “The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation.

“In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me. An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018.

“As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges.

“Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter.

“I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss.”

As revelations about Scott Mills’ exit from the BBC continue to come to light, bosses are facing tough decisions about a number of projects the high-profile presenter was due to front.

The BBC announced on Monday (30 March) that presenter had been fired over “allegations about his personal conduct”.

After his abrupt exit, it wasn’t just the Radio 2 Breakfast Show that found itself down a presenter.

Here are all the projects – including a Channel 4 programme – which could also be in jeopardy…

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VernonKay has emerged as the favourite to replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 after the breakfast show host was sacked over allegations relating to his personal conduct, according to a bookmaker.

Kay, who hosts a mid-morning show on Radio 2, is currently the favourite with bookmaker William Hill to replace Mills.

Last month, the station’s head Helen Thomas said Vernon Kay continues to be “the most listened to show on UK radio”, attracting 6.7 million listeners each week.

The BBC has said “new information” led to the decision to sack former Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mills.

The DJ was abruptly taken off air last week after signing off his last show on Tuesday, March 24 with: “See you tomorrow.”

On Monday, a BBC 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.”

Read more here to see the timeline of the events that led up to his sacking:

Cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK has said it has decided to “part ways” with Scott Mills, who has been a patron since 2021.

A statement from the charity said: “Following his dismissal from the BBC, Neuroblastoma UK have taken the decision to part ways with Scott Mills and he is no longer a patron of our charity.”

Scott Mill was set to commentate during the Eurovision Song Contest, but since he was sacked from the BBC over his “personal conduct” he has been axed.

The former BBC Radio 2 presenter has featured on the semi-finals of the competition since 2011, which airs on BBC One on Tuesday and Thursday in the lead-up to the grand final.

A spokesperson for the broadcaster confirmed Mills is no longer contracted to work on any projects, and 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.”