Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills sacked by BBC

DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC, it has emerged.

The Radio 2 star, who has been with the corporation for nearly three decades, had his contract terminated at the weekend, following an allegation relating to his "personal conduct". The 53-year-old presenter was taken off air on his Radio 2 show last Tuesday, while the BBC assessed the claims.

A BBC spokesperson said: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC." Mills - who was the BBC's 11th highest-paid star last year - took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025. It's the most listened-to breakfast show in the UK, according to RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) data.

He signed off his last show on Tuesday, 24 March, saying: "Back tomorrow," but on Wednesday morning, DJ Gary Davies presented the show. Although still titled "The Scott Mills Breakfast Show," Mills's photo has been replaced with a photo of Davies, and the schedule says "Gary Davies sits in...".

Davies has not directly addressed the reason for Mills's absence while hosting the show. 'Sudden' and 'unexpected' news An internal email, sent by Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, told staff: "I know that this news 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.

"Of course, it will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners too. I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I'm able to.

While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now." News of Mills's sacking led the 12pm news bulletin on Radio 2, while Jeremy Vine, whose show followed, said he was "taken aback by the story.