[bots]

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

[arista]

Originally Posted by bots

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 Ł87,500 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]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…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]

Originally Posted by 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

Incorrect. It hasn’t been proven he was.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

What proof would you require?

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

[arista]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

Stops his return.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by arista

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

Perfect replacement, love Sara Cox.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Perfect replacement, love Sara Cox.

They are lucky to have her and available

[arista]

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

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

It really is.

[arista]

[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




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....

[arista]

Originally Posted by 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…

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.