Scott Mills SACKED from Radio 2

[arista]

[Scott Mills has been sacked
by the BBC following allegations about
his personal conduct.

The 53-year-old was taken off air
Last Tuesday while bosses looked
at the claim before announcing
his dismissal today.

The BBC said in a statement:
'While we do not comment on matters
relating to individuals,
we can confirm Scott Mills
is no longer contracted to
work with the BBC.']




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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15691075/Scott-Mills-sacked-BBC-Radio-2-following-complaint-personal-conduct-leaving-staff-shock-stars-unexpected-departure.html


[Mills, who earns between £355,000
and £359,999 a year for his work
at the BBC, took over the breakfast show
from Zoe Ball in 2025.
He married his long-term partner Sam Vaughan
in Barcelona in 2024.

Lorna Clarke, Director of Music,
said in a statement to staff:
'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. ]




What has he been doing LT (CD)

[MTVN]

Crikey! Must have been pretty damning for him to be sacked so quickly

[Parmy]

Young boys probably.

[arista]

Sky News says


"personal conduct"

[Cherie]

[Scott Mills has been sacked
by the BBC following allegations about
his personal conduct.

The 53-year-old was taken off air
Last Tuesday while bosses looked
at the claim before announcing
his dismissal today.

The BBC said in a statement:
'While we do not comment on matters
relating to individuals,
we can confirm Scott Mills
is no longer contracted to
work with the BBC.']




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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15691075/Scott-Mills-sacked-BBC-Radio-2-following-complaint-personal-conduct-leaving-staff-shock-stars-unexpected-departure.html


[Mills, who earns between £355,000
and £359,999 a year for his work
at the BBC, took over the breakfast show
from Zoe Ball in 2025.
He married his long-term partner Sam Vaughan
in Barcelona in 2024.

Lorna Clarke, Director of Music,
said in a statement to staff:
'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. ]




What has he been doing LT (CD)



The salaries paid are obscene, this type of salary has been normalised

[Crimson Dynamo]

Must be pretty bad to be sacked by the vile BBC

[arista]

The salaries paid are obscene, this type of salary has been normalised


Yes, so much money
he buy the younger ones
a big dinner

[arista]

Must be pretty bad to be sacked by the vile BBC


Has he been touching up the young lads
in that tight, small London studio


UPDATE: Ladies now edited to Lads

[Crimson Dynamo]

Has he been touching up the young ladies
in that tight, small London studio

I doubt it as he is a gay so it wont be ladies

Maybe its just plain old bullying of younger staff?

[arista]

Breakfast Show on Radio 2
matters to the BBC

I can see some Front Pages
later tonight

[arista]

I doubt it as he is a gay so it wont be ladies

Maybe its just plain old bullying of younger staff?


I did not know

Young Lads in the Tight Studio then

[MTVN]

Cocaine I reckon

[arista]

Cocaine I reckon


Well, the Cash in his mega wage
would help that.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Cocaine I reckon

I thought that as it was quick but how would they know?

[MTVN]

I thought that as it was quick but how would they know?

Maybe he offered some to a guest or was seen doing it by a guest

[Cherie]

It is hard to keep any secrets in the world of media

[arista]

Or he has been touching up younger lads
that work in that tight small London studio.


The BBC needs to say what he has done
as Newspapers will take over

[arista]

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[Benjamin]

That’s a shame, he was brilliant on the breakfast show.

I’m guessing he won’t be doing Eurovision either then.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Dan Wooton posts:

Daily Mirror now reporting Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over a "historic male
relationship" more than ten years ago.
The British Bashing Corporation must tell us more. What did they know and when? And
what has Mills actually done wrong?

[arista]

That’s a shame, he was brilliant on the breakfast show.

I’m guessing he won’t be doing Eurovision either then.


No Euro


He is Now
No Longer a BBC worker


Is this a sex crime?

[Benjamin]

Breakfast Show on Radio 2
matters to the BBC

I can see some Front Pages
later tonight

Gary Davies (who has been standing in since last week) and OJ Borg are covering the show until 7th April.

[Benjamin]

No Euro


He is Now
No Longer a BBC worker


Is this a sex crime?

I don’t care to speculate. I’ll wait until the actual reason is revealed.

[arista]

I don’t care to speculate. I’ll wait until the actual reason is revealed.


Nothing wrong with that
"personal conduct" : so far



But the longer the BBC Hides his crime
the worse it gets.............

[arista]

Gary Davies (who has been standing in since last week) and OJ Borg are covering the show until 7th April.


Good he helped out

[James]

Gary Davies (who has been standing in since last week) and OJ Borg are covering the show until 7th April.

Gary Davies, as in the 80s Radio 1 DJ? That's a blast from the past.

[Benjamin]

Gary Davies, as in the 80s Radio 1 DJ? That's a blast from the past.

Yeah. He’s been great tbf.

[arista]

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[The BBC has refused to comment on the nature of Mills's
personal conduct, but the Daily Mirror claims that his
shock exit is related to a
'historic male relationship from more than ten years ago'.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15691075/Scott-Mills-sacked-BBC-Radio-2-following-complaint-personal-conduct-leaving-staff-shock-stars-unexpected-departure.html

[Crimson Dynamo]

Gary Davies, as in the 80s Radio 1 DJ? That's a blast from the past.

Gary Presents Sounds of the 80s on Saturday, has done for a good few years and often fills in for the main spots

[Crimson Dynamo]

I wonder if a certain Welsh Newsreader figures in this debacle?

[arista]

Ten years ago.

I assume the BBC sacked him today

Before the Press went ahead

[Parmy]

Probably raped an underager

[Glenn.]

Has he been arrested for rape?

[arista]

Has he been arrested for rape?


No, as it went down
10 years ago
at the London BBC Radio 2 Studio.

[arista]

I wonder if a certain Welsh Newsreader figures in this debacle?


No
not so far.

[Glenn.]

No, as it went down
10 years ago
at the London BBC Radio 2 Studio.

I’d say he probably hasn’t raped an underager then.

[Parmy]

Just a matter of time before the knock on the door.

[Cherie]

Its hard to know where the BBC draws their red lines, they sacked John Torode for allegedly saying something in a bar years ago, so this could be a similar thing

[Cherie]

Vernon Kaye is the favourite to replace him ... jeez like he is squeaky clean :laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Harboring paedophiles, making corrupt news about our closest allies, spewing out propaganda

what a mess, and guess what the latest is?

They now dont like dogs - one wonders how this has suddenly popped up (and who for)....:skull:

Shocking video is here:

https://x.com/afneil/status/2038658872055902463?s=20

[Crimson Dynamo]

The BBC statement used words including sudden, unexpected and shock.

- Later BBC boss Ms Clarke stated she could not "say anything further now," indicating continuing or
further developments.

- He was sacked for reasons 'related to his personal conduct' which is not the same as
inappropriate workplace conduct.

Ominous

[Parmy]

Must be serious. He's knocked world war 3, and hapless starmer of the front pages and so far, the 6pm news.

[MTVN]

Strange it's just come out now after ten years. There's never even been any rumours of sleaze or dodgy behaviour around Scott too whereas with a lot of celebs you kinda see it coming or it all makes sense when allegations start being revealed

[Crimson Dynamo]

Strange it's just come out now after ten years. There's never even been any rumours of sleaze or dodgy behaviour around Scott too whereas with a lot of celebs you kinda see it coming or it all makes sense when allegations start being revealed

we never knew about Edwards but the Sun had been on to him for 5 years

[Benjamin]

Vernon Kaye is the favourite to replace him ... jeez like he is squeaky clean :laugh:

I love Vernon.

[Crimson Dynamo]

He is so boring

[Benjamin]

Vernon Kaye is the favourite to replace him ... jeez like he is squeaky clean :laugh:

Bookies odds on hosting the breakfast show:

Sara Cox - 1/2
Vernon Kay - 2/1
Dermot O’Leary - 2/1
Gary Davies - 4/1
Rylan Clark - 4/1
Liza Tarbuck - 5/1
Claudia Winkleman - 8/1
OJ Borg - 10/1

[Benjamin]

He is so boring

Do you listen to the breakfast show?

[arista]

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[arista]

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[arista]

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[Benjamin]

Papers reporting he was fired over an alleged complaint of an offence in 1997-2000 time, first reported in 2016 but the case was dropped due to lack of evidence in 2018.

Seems odd the BBC would fire him for this when the case was dropped yet other people in the past they’ve held onto for as long as possible.

[Zizu]

Vernon Kaye is the favourite to replace him ... jeez like he is squeaky clean :laugh:


Yeah.. I wondered about his ‘sexting’ whilst married ..

[arista]

The BBC have a new CEO
He should speak on this case.


A 2-minute wording would be ideal

[arista]

[Seems odd the BBC would fire him for this when the case was dropped yet other people in the past they’ve held onto for as long as possible.]

Could it be the New CEO of the BBC Matt?

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/27/22/3297225E00000578-3511761-Matt_Brittin_47_was_called_to_give_evidence_to_the _House_of_Comm-m-10_1459113427670.jpg

[Parmy]

[Seems odd the BBC would fire him for this when the case was dropped yet other people in the past they’ve held onto for as long as possible.]

Could it be the New CEO of the BBC Matt?

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/27/22/3297225E00000578-3511761-Matt_Brittin_47_was_called_to_give_evidence_to_the _House_of_Comm-m-10_1459113427670.jpg




Mr Google probably has access to his Google searches

[Benjamin]

I just don’t understand that this the case was nearly 10 years ago and they are firing him for it now (even though the case was dropped due to lack of evidence, and he hasn’t been found guilty of actually doing anything).

[Crimson Dynamo]

Piers Morgan Piersmorgan
·
25m
I don’t understand this Scott Mills scandal. He was investigated by police 10yrs ago over
alleged offences 25+ years ago, but no action was taken and case was closed. Now he
gets instantly fired over same thing? The BBC needs to explain why, surely?

[Benjamin]

Piers Morgan Piersmorgan
·
25m
I don’t understand this Scott Mills scandal. He was investigated by police 10yrs ago over
alleged offences 25+ years ago, but no action was taken and case was closed. Now he
gets instantly fired over same thing? The BBC needs to explain why, surely?

Not often I agree with him but it’s just such a weird firing.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Not often I agree with him but it’s just such a weird firing.

I just do not understand why the BBC do things like this and go public and the outcome is just more questions and tons of information that makes no sense?

Is it just total incompetence?

[Benjamin]

I just do not understand why the BBC do things like this and go public and the outcome is just more questions and tons of information that makes no sense?

Is it just total incompetence?

Absolutely, especially considering the case was dropped due to lack of evidence.

[Kate!]

Poor Scott. I'm quite a fan, he's lovely and nobody is perfect. It's ridiculous.

[Crimson Dynamo]

So did the BBC know about this when he got the Breakfast job?

[Benjamin]

So did the BBC know about this when he got the Breakfast job?

Well he’s worked for BBC since 2004, so I’d assume so. But if the case was dropped (and so long ago) I don’t understand why they’ve fired him.

[MTVN]

They're probably obliged to disclose anything that could damage the reputation of the BBC if it became public knowledge. Presumably he kept this quiet and they've only just found out so he's breached his contract with the BBC

[bots]

He was apparently questioned by police in 2018 regarding sexual offences against a teenage boy

[Crimson Dynamo]

He was apparently questioned by police in 2018 regarding sexual offences against a teenage boy

In January 2025, Mills took over Radio 2's flagship breakfast show, replacing the outgoing Zoe Ball

[bots]

In January 2025, Mills took over Radio 2's flagship breakfast show, replacing the outgoing Zoe Ball

well, Huw was their top newsreader too :laugh:

These are not coincidences, someone is looking after their deviant friends

[arista]

There must be more to this.

[arista]

Poor Scott. I'm quite a fan, he's lovely and nobody is perfect. It's ridiculous.


Are we getting all of what Scott
may have done?

[Benjamin]

well, Huw was their top newsreader too :laugh:

These are not coincidences, someone is looking after their deviant friends

But why then act on it 8 years later (and after the case was dropped due to lack of evidence).

[arista]

The BBC can not give all the Facts
Due to the care of Scott Mills


Has now been debated

[bots]

But why then act on it 8 years later (and after the case was dropped due to lack of evidence).

There comes a point when they can no longer be protected, whether the protector is no longer in a position of power or is boxed in. That's how these things usually run

[Crimson Dynamo]

Harvey Proctor
@KHarveyProctor
·

I am deeply concerned by the scott_mills
story, following his sacking by @BBC
.

Mills was allegedly investigated by the Metropolitan Police, with a file handed
to the CPS who decided there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.

If an individual can be investigated, cleared of prosecution due to insufficient
evidence, & still face professional ruin, then we are entering dangerous
territory.

Institutions must be very careful not to substitute due process with
reputational expediency. Justice cannot operate on suspicion alone, nor can
fairness be preserved if allegations—untested in a court of law—are treated
as proof.

We must ask ourselves: are we upholding justice, or quietly dismantling it?

[arista]

30 years ago?


There must be some damage
assuming the person he knew was under 20.

It could be that the Press were going to go with this
So the BBC had no choice.

Also, Scott himself has not said a word
He still can go to a News Channel!

[MTVN]

Harvey Proctor
@KHarveyProctor
·

I am deeply concerned by the scott_mills
story, following his sacking by @BBC
.

Mills was allegedly investigated by the Metropolitan Police, with a file handed
to the CPS who decided there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.

If an individual can be investigated, cleared of prosecution due to insufficient
evidence, & still face professional ruin, then we are entering dangerous
territory.

Institutions must be very careful not to substitute due process with
reputational expediency. Justice cannot operate on suspicion alone, nor can
fairness be preserved if allegations—untested in a court of law—are treated
as proof.

We must ask ourselves: are we upholding justice, or quietly dismantling it?

I don't know why this is a surprise to anyone really. It's quite standard for people in the public eye that any actions which raise serious questions over their character, integrity or conduct can make them unsuitable for employment regardless of whether they've actually been prosecuted. Insufficient evidence to prosecute =/= innocent. It would always be challenging to prosecute so long after the fact

[Parmy]

Early 1990s
Aged 16, Mills barrages his local radio station Power FM with demos, who eventually offer him a presenting slot in the 1am to 6am graveyard shift.

He becomes the youngest mainstream radio presenter in the UK. Jobs at Bristol’s GWR FM, Manchester’s Piccadilly Key 103 and London’s Heart 106.2 soon follow

[arista]

Police now say the teen
was under 16 years old


All News

[arista]

Young boys probably.


Yes Police have now confirmed

[Parmy]

Police now say the teen
was under 16 years old


All News

Well well well.


Another victim ignored because of the power of the perpetrator

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Crimson Dynamo]

Mills was 24, 25, 26 and 27 when this occurred?

and He knew all this and thought "yes I will take the top job in BBC radio"?

[Benjamin]

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?

[Crimson Dynamo]

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?

I can only think The Mirror had the story (they have had all the scoops so far) and contacted them to say we are going to publish

[Cherie]

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?

[Cherie]

I can only think The Mirror had the story (they have had all the scoops so far) and contacted them to say we are going to publish

what scoop though its an old story with no case to answer, I think the boy involved has changed his mind and is now bringing a case against Mills

[bots]

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?

it could be an entire new case

[Cherie]

it could be an entire new case

True

[arista]

But again why now, so long after it all? And why when the charges were dropped and nothing was proven?


Yes
Lucky Him.

[arista]

Its possible that the original case was brought by the boys parents but the boy wouldn't go along with it hence not enough evidence, and now he has changed his mind?


Very Possible

[Crimson Dynamo]

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

[Cherie]

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

I wondered about the timing as well tbf

[Ammi]

I don't know why this is a surprise to anyone really. It's quite standard for people in the public eye that any actions which raise serious questions over their character, integrity or conduct can make them unsuitable for employment regardless of whether they've actually been prosecuted. Insufficient evidence to prosecute =/= innocent. It would always be challenging to prosecute so long after the fact

…from what’s being revealed in the articles, in 2016-2018 when the investigations were taking place, it was already long after the fact as this was all meant to date back to late 1990’s to 2000…it’s sounding as though none of this was known at the time of his employment and whether it’s been threatened to be revealed by media now, then obviously it was always going to lead to a dismissal regardless of whether the charges were dropped…/dropped/us pursued charges are not any indication of innocence, only that there wasn’t enough for a case to proceed through the court system…which obviously isn’t the same as being found innocent of a charge so there was really little option other than instant dismissal…

[arista]

Maybe the Martin Clunes Drama has changed a view?

Yes, Top Drama based on Huw Edwards

[Crimson Dynamo]

Did Scott Mills have an obligation to tell the BBC about it (1997-2000 allegations and case) when applying for jobs?

[Cherie]

Did Scott Mills have an obligation to tell the BBC about it (1997-2000 allegations and case) when applying for jobs?

yes I think that might be the issue

It was a 3 year investigation

[Ammi]

…it’s not really about any legal obligation, it’s about the actions that the BBC choose to take if they feel that there should have been full disclosure and especially if it was all about to be publicly revealed …and they’ve made it very clear what their feeling are with Scott Mills…

Whether an employee has an obligation to inform their employer about sexual assault charges that have not yet been upheld (or have been dropped) depends primarily on the terms of their employment contract and the nature of their role.There is no general, automatic legal obligation to disclose a criminal investigation. However, in practice, failure to disclose can lead to dismissal.…A.I. overview…

[bots]

the BBC never learn, though. I don't believe that they didn't know about this for years and did nothing

[arista]

the BBC never learn, though. I don't believe that they didn't know about this for years and did nothing


Yes, it could be the case


I hope CH5 make another Top Drama
on Scott, when he was younger

[Parmy]

Hopefully after years and years of Greg dyke covering things up this is the 1st step taken by the new chief to clean things up.

[Ammi]

Scott Mills dropped as charity patron

A charity has decided to end a five-year partnership with broadcaster Scott Mills, following his sacking by the BBC this week.

Former BBC Radio 2 DJ Mills joined childhood cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK as a patron in 2021 after his friend’s daughter was diagnosed with the illness.

He was involved with several of the charity’s campaigns, including Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and World Cancer Day.

However, the charity confirmed today that it would no longer be working with Mills after his BBC sacking yesterday following allegations about his personal conduct.

A spokesperson for 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.

“We have communicated this decision to Scott and his team, and would like to thank him for his support to date.

“We remain unwavering in our mission to fund research to find better treatments, and a cure, for neuroblastoma.”

The charity has other celebrity patrons, including Alan Carr, who pledged his £87,500 Celebrity Traitors winnings to the organisation last year.

[arista]

[Scott Mills dropped as charity patron]


Of Course

He was with a under 16 year old lad

It doesn't matter how long ago

[Benjamin]

…from what’s being revealed in the articles, in 2016-2018 when the investigations were taking place, it was already long after the fact as this was all meant to date back to late 1990’s to 2000…it’s sounding as though none of this was known at the time of his employment and whether it’s been threatened to be revealed by media now, then obviously it was always going to lead to a dismissal regardless of whether the charges were dropped…/dropped/us pursued charges are not any indication of innocence, only that there wasn’t enough for a case to proceed through the court system…which obviously isn’t the same as being found innocent of a charge so there was really little option other than instant dismissal…

It’s also not the same as being found guilty. But the BBC firing him for it implies they believe he is guilty of something.

[Benjamin]

[Scott Mills dropped as charity patron]


Of Course

He was with a under 16 year old lad

It doesn't matter how long ago

Incorrect. It hasn’t been proven he was.

[Ammi]

It’s also not the same as being found guilty. But the BBC firing him for it implies they believe he is guilty of something.

…yeah I understand that but if the media were about to release the story then in view of the controversy that they themselves have been associated with in the past, I’m not sure that the BBC would feel they could stand by him either and sit it out…so I guess, a rock and a hard place scenario…

[Crimson Dynamo]

Incorrect. It hasn’t been proven he was.

What proof would you require?

[thesheriff443]

Not enough evidence is different to no case to answer to

His career is now over

[Benjamin]

What proof would you require?

Substantial proof it actually happened. Not sure why you’re asking that question.

[arista]

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Stops his return.

[Benjamin]

Stops his return.

It does indeed, regardless of the final outcome, his career is over.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Sara Cox is set to join Rylan at #Eurovision.

The pair will commentate at the Semi Finals for BBC One, and the Grand Final for BBC Radio 2.

Sara replaces Scott Mills, after previously doing the Semi Finals herself for Radio 2.

[Benjamin]

Sara Cox is set to join Rylan at #Eurovision.

The pair will commentate at the Semi Finals for BBC One, and the Grand Final for BBC Radio 2.

Sara replaces Scott Mills, after previously doing the Semi Finals herself for Radio 2.

Perfect replacement, love Sara Cox.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Perfect replacement, love Sara Cox.

They are lucky to have her and available

[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

Not often I agree with him but it’s just such a weird firing.

It really is.

[arista]

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[Ammi]

…so it’s being reported that the BBC were aware of the allegations at least a year ago but only now decided on the action they’ve taken…?…it definitely feels as though it’s all very strange…

[Cherie]

LIVE – Updated at 06:02

The BBC has admitted it knew of allegations against Scott Mills almost a year ago but failed to investigate.

The Radio 2 presenter was sacked on Monday over “allegations about his personal conduct”, and it later emerged he was investigated by police in 2016 after claims of “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000.

Last May, a former BBC presenter told bosses she had information about alleged “inappropriate communications” involving Mills, according to The Telegraph.

Freelance journalist Anna Brees also asked whether the BBC had ever received any complaints about Mills “relating to safeguarding, inappropriate conduct or harassment” and whether it had investigated him.

She reportedly did not receive a response.

The broadcaster told The Independent: “We received a press query in 2025 which included limited information. This should have been followed up and we should have asked further questions. We apologise for this and will look into why this did not happen.”

It's understood the claims reported to the corporation last year are separate from those that led to his sacking.

The Independent

:facepalm:


queue another raft of cancelled Direct Debits what on earth

[Gusto Brunt]

Never liked the guy. Such a boring voice and DJ.

But his face is so creepy, some of the faces he pulls. He definitely looks like what he is being accused of. Came as no surprise to me..

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its very fortunate, timing-wise, that the big boss in charge of the BBC leaves and the new one (not connected to this scandal) takes charge....:think:

[arista]

…so it’s being reported that the BBC were aware of the allegations at least a year ago but only now decided on the action they’ve taken…?…it definitely feels as though it’s all very strange…


Yes, the BBC is hiding
under "Duty of Care," for Scott Mills



Also as expected
[Since the sacking, Mills' programmes have
been removed from BBC iPlayer and Spotify,]

[Livia]

The allegation is more than 20 years old. The police did not charge him, the CPS said there was a "lack of evidence". Now the BBC sacks him. I'm no Scott Mills fan but this sounds odd so far. You can't sack someone over an allegation.

[bots]

i havent listened to radio 1 or 2 in decades so i honestly couldn't give a toss, i don't even know who the guy is

[Crimson Dynamo]

2018 Sun on Sunday article

https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bdf194be-e152-4f7a-9ad1-23636dc2306f.jpg?resize=1024,562&quality=90&strip=all

[Parmy]

There must have been a TIBB thread on it.

[arista]

Yes a Great Find

[Crimson Dynamo]

Disgraced former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has liked a LinkedIn post sympathising with the 'stressful' situation Scott Mills is facing.

The post made by celebrity crisis management expert Lauren Beeching suggested that the corporation had fueled speculation about the DJ by announcing he had been sacked over his 'personal conduct'.

[arista]

Scott has made a Statement


[Mills said the announcement of his sacking had led
"to the publication of rumour and speculation".
The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation in
2016 before closing it in 2019 after the
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
deemed there was insufficient evidence
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,"
the former BBC Radio 2 presenter said.]


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gv7yj71llo

[The allegations, first published in the Mirror,
are reported to have happened
between 1997 and 2000, police said,
when Mills would have been in his mid-twenties.

On Monday, it was announced that the
former Radio 1 presenter had been
sacked by the BBC over allegations
related to his personal conduct.
The BBC has not given any further
details over the allegations and it is not
clear what, if any, role the police
investigation played in his sacking.

This breaking news story is being
updated and more details will be
published shortly.]

[Benjamin]

A part of me feels they’ve done this to distract from something/someone else.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why have none of Mill's myriad of showbiz pals come out and backed him?

[Benjamin]

Why have none of Mill's myriad of showbiz pals come out and backed him?

Probably because they know as much as we do about the whole thing, which isn’t a great deal.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Probably because they know as much as we do about the whole thing, which isn’t a great deal.

But surely they would come out and say so, would your pals not?

[Benjamin]

But surely they would come out and say so, would your pals not?

I guess because it’s not been proven/disproven (even though the case was dropped) and it’s all still so unclear why BBC have fired him now they won’t yet in case there is more to the story. Plus if they work for the BBC they won’t want to run the risk of being the next axing.

[Parmy]

He's been at it again ain't he.

[Benjamin]

He's been at it again ain't he.

I feel like the papers would have run with that already if that were the case.

But also, it hasn’t been proven anything even happened.

[Parmy]

I feel like the papers would have run with that already if that were the case.

But also, it hasn’t been proven anything even happened.

Guilty. That's what I rekon...Mr Google will have looked into his history after asking dyke if there's been any murky shinnanigins alleged against any staff.

[Benjamin]

Guilty. That's what I rekon...Mr Google will have looked into his history after asking dyke if there's been any murky shinnanigins alleged against any staff.

If he is guilty then it’ll come to light, but as of now he’s innocent.

[Parmy]

If he is guilty then it’ll come to light, but as of now he’s innocent.

But if he's done it already then he may not have been proven to be guilty...but will still be guilty.

[Benjamin]

But if he's done it already then he may not have been proven to be guilty...but will still be guilty.

Yes, but there’s no proof he has done anything. So until then he’s innocent.

[Parmy]

Yes, but there’s no proof he has done anything. So until then he’s innocent.

Oh come on...that blacked out photo is his double.

[Benjamin]

Oh come on...that blacked out photo is his double.

The case was from 2018 and dropped due to insufficient evidence. That hasn’t proved him guilty, so he’s innocent until proven otherwise.

[Parmy]

The case was from 2018 and dropped due to insufficient evidence. That hasn’t proved him guilty, so he’s innocent until proven otherwise.

We can speculate though.

Which is why I think they have found out he's been at it again now Mr Google is taking over.

[Benjamin]

We can speculate though.

Which is why I think they have found out he's been at it again now Mr Google is taking over.

Of course you can speculate but he’s still innocent until proven otherwise. I’m unsure what you mean Mr Google is taking over as I can’t see any reports which suggest they are looking into anything.

[thesheriff443]

If he is guilty then it’ll come to light, but as of now he’s innocent.

I can’t agree ,the police thought there was a criminal case to answer to but the cps decided there was enough evidence
There was enough doubt from the police investigation that he was not innocent to push for a criminal charge

[Glenn.]

Parm has a weird fetish that gay men are peadophiles. I’d take what he says with as much intent as you would a three year old talking gibberish.

[Benjamin]

I can’t agree ,the police thought there was a criminal case to answer to but the cps decided there was enough evidence
There was enough doubt from the police investigation that he was not innocent to push for a criminal charge

The police had to investigate the case as somebody came forward with claims. Doesn’t mean they thought it happened. The case was closed as the police found insufficient evidence to bring any charges.

[thesheriff443]

The police had to investigate the case as somebody came forward with claims. Doesn’t mean they thought it happened. The case was closed as the police found insufficient evidence to bring any charges.

No, the police presented a file of evidence to the cps they said it did not meet the threshold of evidence needed for them to agree to the police to charge him

[Benjamin]

No, the police presented a file of evidence to the cps they said it did not meet the threshold of evidence needed for them to agree to the police to charge him

Apologies it was CPS said that. But you still can’t label someone guilty if there wasn’t enough evidence to bring any actual charges.

[Parmy]

Parm has a weird fetish that gay men are peadophiles. I’d take what he says with as much intent as you would a three year old talking gibberish.

I was right about Westwood, and I'm right about mills.

Just you wait and see.

[Parmy]

Apologies it was CPS said that. But you still can’t label someone guilty if there wasn’t enough evidence to bring any actual charges.

Starmer cleared saville.

[thesheriff443]

Apologies it was CPS said that. But you still can’t label someone guilty if there wasn’t enough evidence to bring any actual charges.

I can actually, because if he was innocent the police would not have found any wrongdoing and would not of asked cps to charge him

[Benjamin]

Starmer cleared saville.

Evidence came to light later on proving his guilt.

We don’t have anything for Scott Mills. Not to say we won’t later down the line but he can’t be labelled guilty for now.

[Glenn.]

I was right about Westwood, and I'm right about mills.

Just you wait and see.


But sooooo wrong about soooooo many other things. You haven’t got the leverage you think you have.

[arista]

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/800/cpsprodpb/136e/live/c35a3760-2e10-11f1-b297-95b0a0a8331e.jpg.webp

[Mystic Mock]

A part of me feels they’ve done this to distract from something/someone else.

Possibly.

I would like to know if Scott Mills Husband knew about these allegations? Because I feel sorry for him if he has been caught up in this very suddenly.

[Mystic Mock]

Starmer cleared saville.

Tbf to Starmer, what evidence was he working with at the time?

I mean after all, he does like to "protect the kids.”

But I honestly believe that Starmer wouldn't deliberately clear a Paedophile.

[Cherie]

The BBC said they knew of the original case but fresh evidence has come to light which was the reason for the sacking, the fresh evidence has not been made public, of course they should produce it since they are funded by the tax payer and its in the public interest to know why exactly he was sacked. I assume Mills will sue if he was sacked for no reason

[Crimson Dynamo]

Notice in his carefully lawyer-drafted statement he does not deny the accusations laid against him!

[Benjamin]

The BBC said they knew of the original case but fresh evidence has come to light which was the reason for the sacking, the fresh evidence has not been made public, of course they should produce it since they are funded by the tax payer and its in the public interest to know why exactly he was sacked. I assume Mills will sue if he was sacked for no reason

Reports of the fresh information (it’s not fresh evidence) being reported by media is:

The BBC sacked presenter Scott Mills after learning the alleged victim in the police investigation was under 16, it is understood.

It is not clear if BBC managers at the time of the investigation in 2017 knew the age - but current management only became aware in recent weeks and took action, BBC News understands.

[Cherie]

Reports of the fresh information (it’s not fresh evidence) being reported by media is:

If that is the case he will sue, however I have heard differently on LBC this morning that the fresh evidence has not been made public

[Benjamin]

If that is the case he will sue, however I have heard differently on LBC this morning that the fresh evidence has not been made public

The BBC need to clear this up as there’s a massive difference between information and evidence, they’ve made an absolute shambles of the whole thing.

[Cherie]

The BBC need to clear this up as there’s a massive difference between information and evidence, they’ve made an absolute shambles of the whole thing.

Yes I agree, they have tanked his career and have now closed shop

[Crimson Dynamo]

why, when he had the chance, did Mills not say he was innocent yesterday?

[Ammi]

…the BBC are abhorrent in this, as they’re beginning to show and be in so many things…if they didn’t know the full details of the investigation of someone they decided to employ to represent then then they should have and could have known…but there seemed to be no urgency in finding those things out while Scott Mills was a popular asset to them, who they then went on to give his current/eventual popular radio slot to…but now that it appeared that the media were going to expose some of the details of the allegations, the BBC are now trying to distance themselves…whatever anyone thinks of Scott Mills or any past allegations against him etc, the BBC are completely abhorrent in their behaviour of their and in their own decisions ….

[Crimson Dynamo]

Contacted in May last year about the serious accusations against Mills what did the BBC do?

Totally ignored it and never replied

[Cherie]

Now I have read that the BBC while aware of the investigation were not aware that the alleged victim was under 16, it just gets worse

[arista]

Yes the BBC
had no idea he was under 16 year old,
young lad, that Scott was with.

However, way back when, he was on Radio 1
I would think his manager at that time
would have known

[Cherie]

Troubling whispers are swirling around the BBC's newsroom after Scott Mills' sudden departure.

The Mirror revealed this week that Mills, one of the broadcaster's most revered radio presenters, has been sacked following a complaint over 'personal conduct'. Gasps of shock were heard across Broadcasting House when the announcement was made, with Mills' production team reportedly having no idea he'd been shown the door. Since then, more revelations have emerged.

On Monday, just hours after his exit was confirmed, we revealed that the Beeb's decision to cut ties with Mills relates to a 2016 police investigation into "serious sexual offences" against a teenage boy. Then on Tuesday, the Metropolitan police has said that the boy was under the age of 16.

The Met said a man, who was in his 40s at the time of the interview in 2016, was investigated over allegations reported to have happened between 1997 and 2000 - a time when Mills was working at BBC Radio 1. The investigation was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.

But far from just a knee-jerk reaction to historic allegations, it's understood BBC bosses were forced to act after receiving compelling new information about the star's alleged conduct. While the new information involves the same person, it is different to the claims made during that investigation, which centred on allegations of serious sexual offences.

Now, fresh questions have been raised about what the really BBC knew - and when. Yesterday, the network admitted it knew about claims against Mills almost a year ago but didn't investigate. In May 2025, a former presenter made contact regarding information about alleged "inappropriate communications" involving the Mills, but didn't receive a reply. Issuing an apology, the BBC has admitted it should have followed up. It is not suggested that the matters raised concern the same alleged victim whose 2018 report resulted in the radio star's police interview.

But today the scandal has deepened further, as it's emerged that the BBC knew about the police investigation in 2017. They said in a statement: "We can confirm the BBC was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. We are doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC at this time."

Weighing in on how the Beeb have handled the crisis so far, Mayah Riaz, a celebrity crisis PR expert, tells us: "There are a few possible reasons for this. Sometimes complaints are informal or lack evidence, sometimes they are handled at a departmental level and never escalated properly, and sometimes there is a reluctance to act without something concrete. But from a public perspective, those nuances aren't what matter. Because what people hear is 'they knew and did nothing', and that is where reputational damage really accelerates."

"Behind closed doors, there will almost certainly be conversations happening about culture, oversight and escalation, especially with there being a new Director General starting. These moments force organisations to confront uncomfortable questions, not just about individuals but about systems. I would say that the real risk for the BBC is not the allegation itself, but it is the perception of a familiar pattern again."

The PR guru adds that while the BBC tends to opt for "due process over speed" while "carefully" navigating such situations, this might not be quite the right approach in today's fast-moving online world. "In today's climate, silence can often be interpreted as avoidance. The audience expects clarity, not just compliance. The longer the gap between allegation and visible action, the more the narrative gets away from them."

Sources close to Mills, who married husband Sam Vaughan in 2024, say he is devastated by his sacking, with friends warning he's gone to ground, 'facing oblivion' and is impossible to reach. Colleagues have also been left 'shell-shocked' as the 'nicest man on the radio' faces a complete fall from grace. But another rumour is swirling - that disgraced former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards may have 'sparked' Mills' downfall.

It's been suggested that Mills' complainant may have been inspired to speak out again this year due to the new Channel 5 drama about Edwards. The show, which explores the scandal surrounding the former bastion of BBC News, aired last month - much to Edwards' disgust. With huge publicity surrounding the film, a number of executives at the Beeb believe the unnamed man may have gone to the corporation after it aired. And that it could have sparked a "reckoning".

A senior broadcaster believes that the notion that the Edwards drama was the "spark" behind recent developments is now being widely discussed among colleagues. The BBC declined to comment. With Channel 5's show sparking outrage with viewers, the BBC faces an uphill battle to protect its reputation. "Dramas like the Huw Edwards storyline absolutely shape both public expectation and internal pressure," Mayah tells the Mirror.

"They blur the line between fiction and reality in a way that makes audiences more sceptical and less forgiving. Broadcasters know that, so it can influence how decisively they act. No organisation wants to look like it is repeating the same mistakes that are now being dramatised for millions to see."

Former Strictly star Mills presented his last Radio 2 Breakfast show last Tuesday, just hours after facing BBC bosses in what's been described as a 'tense' meeting. The next day, he was abruptly replaced by co-star Gary Davies. Sources say the star learned his contract had been terminated over the weekend.

The Mirror broke news of the presenter's sacking on Monday, shortly before BBC staff were informed via email. Right up until that moment, Mills' team, who had been working the Breakfast Show as usual, had no clue what was about to happen.

Mayah predicts that the mood over at Broadcasting House will be "uneasy". She says, "What will concern them is reputational proximity. People will be asking themselves if this reflects on just the station or if it reflects on them, too. That ripple effect is very real in broadcasting, where brands are so closely tied to personalities."

In the new statement issued to the Mirror today, the BBC said: "Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular, and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many. We also recognise there's been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved.

"What we can confirm is that 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 and terminated his contracts on Friday, 27 March. The BBC has made a significant commitment to improve its culture, processes and standards. Last year, following an independent culture review, we set out the behavioural expectations for everyone who works with or for the BBC and we were clear action would be taken if these were not met.

"Separately, we can confirm the BBC was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. We are doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC at this time."

One of the top earners at the corporation, Mills enjoyed an annual salary within the region of £355,000 and £359,999. And as a name synonymous with BBC broadcasting, the corporation now faces a dilemma in ensuring continued trust among staff members, and British public. Maya warns: "There are a few layers to this, and the BBC will be very aware that this is not just about one presenter, it is about trust in the institution as a whole."

Looking ahead to reputational recovery, PR pro Mayah believes the "BBC needs to be seen to lead, not react" going forward, emphasising: "That will mean being transparent about the process, not just outcomes."

She continued: "Audiences are not expecting perfection, but they do expect accountability. When it comes to a replacement for Radio 2, the decision will be less about star power and more about stability. They will want someone credible, safe, and broadly liked. This is a moment where reliability will win over risk-taking."

The Mirror has reached out to the BBC for further comment.



This is what was discussed on LBC this morning

[Crimson Dynamo]

and "was under 16" that does not necessarily mean 15 does it....