Scott Mills has been sacked from his role at BBC Radio 2 following allegations about his personal conduct.
The presenter, 53, joined the BBC in 1998 to host Radio 1’s early breakfast show, before moving to Radio 2 after 24 years to take over its afternoon slot. In November 2024, he was announced as the new Radio 2 breakfast host, replacing Zoe Ball.
After nearly three decades with the corporation, it was reported by BBC News on Monday (30 March) that Mills had been sacked over “allegations about his personal conduct”.
A BBC spokesperson said in a statement that “while we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC”.
The Independent has contacted the BBC and Mills for comment.
Mills was one of the highest-paid presenters at the BBC, with his 2024-2025 salary revealed to be between £355,000 and £359,999.
Stay tuned for more updates below...
Scott Mills fired over 'personal conduct'
- The BBC's statement in full as Scott Mills sacked
- BBC staff told of Mills' sacking by internal note
- Future uncertain for Scott Mills' upcoming BBC podcast
- Scott Mills' temporary replacements revealed
What does this mean for Eurovision 2026?
19:50 , Rebecca WhittakerMills’ sacking comes just over a month before Eurovision 2026 – which he typically covers for BBC Radio 2. The presenter usually hosts alongside Rylan Clark each year, while last year they were joined by Richie Anderson and Sara Cox.
It’s currently unknown whether he’ll be replaced for this year’s coverage.
How much did Scott Mills earn?
19:20 , Rebecca WhittakerAccording to the 2024–2025 pay report, Mills earned between £355,000 and £359,999 annually for his work at the BBC.
This made him the third highest-paid Radio 2 star behind Zoe Ball and Vernon Kay.
Watch: Jeremy Vine reacts to Scott Mills sacking from BBC Radio 2
18:50 , Rebecca WhittakerVernon Kay has emerged as the favourite to replace Scott Mills
18:21 , Rebecca WhittakerVernon Kay 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 hosts a mid-morning show on Radio 2, is “the most listened to show on UK radio”, attracting 6.7 million listeners each week, according to the station’s head Helen Thomas.
William Hill also named broadcasters Rylan Clark and Clara Amfo as potential replacements.
Spokesman Lee Phelps said: “With Scott Mills’ departure from BBC Radio 2 confirmed, attention has quickly turned to who takes on one of the biggest roles in UK radio.
“Our early betting has Vernon Kay out in front at 6/4, but right behind him is Gary Davies at 5/2 and OJ Borg at 11/4, having previously hosted the show.
“Other potential candidates include Rylan Clark (7/2), Clara Amfo (4/1) and Tony Blackburn (6/1), followed by Strictly Come Dancing and Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman (8/1).
“Joe Wilkinson and Alex Horne are 10/1 and 20/1 respectively to replace Mills on one of the flagship BBC Radio shows.”
Recap: BBC staff told of Mills' exit by internal note
18:10 , Rebecca WhittakerThe sacking of BBC Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mill was described as “sudden and unexpected” for staff.
In an email sent to staff, Lorna Clarke, director of music, wrote: “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. 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.”
The DJ was sacked over allegations relating to his personal conduct and was abruptly taken off air last week.
He last hosted his show on Tuesday March 24 and signed off with: “See you tomorrow.”
Scott Mills: The British radio staple whose shock sacking has left listeners reeling
17:40 , Rebecca Whittaker
Scott Mills: The radio staple whose shock sacking has left listeners reeling
Who is Scott Mills' temporary replacement OJ Borg?
17:10 , Lauren MorrisOJ Borg will also be stepping in to host Scott Mills’ show after his firing.
The 46-year-old has been the host of BBC Radio 2’s overnight programme since 2018, broadcasting on air from midnight until 3am.
He has also appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, Xfm South Wales and Absolute Radio. The presenter competed on Celebrity MasterChef in 2024 and has previous appeared on Celebrity Mastermind and the National Lottery programme.
Who is Scott Mills' temporary replacement Gary Davies?
16:40 , Lauren MorrisBBC Radio 2 presenter Gary Davies will be one of the broadcasters temporarily taking over Scott Mills’ breakfast show after his sudden firing.
The 68-year-old began his radio career on Manchester’s Piccadilly Radio in 1979 before joining Radio 1 to host the Saturday late night show.
He went on to host Top of the Pops, his own shows on Virgin Radio and Century Radio, and later began broadcasting on BBC Radio 2. He currently hosts Sounds of the 80s on the channel.
Scott Mills' sacking jeopardises EastEnders episode
16:10 , Lauren MorrisScott Mills’ firing hasn’t just complicated his upcoming presenting gigs – it’s also impacted the soap world.
The presenter made a brief cameo in the 2026 New Year’s Day episode of EastEnders, which was a flash-forward episode set in 2027. In the scene, he wishes Max Branning good lucky on his wedding day after the Albert Square resident’s son Oscar writes into the station.
However, many fans have pointed out that the scene is now out-of-date as Mills won’t be presenting on Radio 2 in January 2027.
“Of all that could go wrong in 12 months, the radio voiceover of Scott Mills was not what I thought would be the thing to eff up the flash forward!!” one fan tweeted. “It’s the easiest thing to fix I suppose, so there’s that.”
Scott Mills' final BBC TV role: 'It was like a dream'
15:40 , Lauren MorrisMills appeared on BBC One for the final time earlier this month, taking part in a Comic Relief sketch parodying The Traitors.
The presenter was played the role of series four contestant James in the skit, titled The Traitors: The Movie – The Sequel, and said that it felt “like a dream” in a recent Instagram post.
“I have since the very start been 100% faithful!” he wrote. “I’ve loved Traitors since day one... I even campaigned to have the first series final shown in pubs across the UK!
“So it was like a dream to sit around the round table and play @james.a.j.baker in The Traitors: The Movie - The Sequel!I can now add acting* with @officialalisonsteadman on my CV! *acting might be a stretch*”
Scott Mills' TV career before sacking – from Celeb RATW to Strictly
15:18 , Lauren MorrisScott Mills was a staple on the BBC – both TV and radio – before being sacked by the broadcaster today.
Aside from his decades-long radio career, Mills presented the National Lottery, competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014 and more recently, he won Celebrity Race Across the World with his husband Sam Vaughan in 2024.
The presenter has even popped up on soaps Casualty and River City in small acting roles.
Scott Mills' last guests on his breakfast show
14:52 , Lauren MorrisWhile Mills didn’t know it at the time, Tuesday 24 March was his final show on Radio 2 – with the presenter welcoming Ready or Not 2 stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kathryn Newton into the studio.
Over the last few months, Mills interviewed the likes of Taylor Swift, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Wuthering Heights’ Margot Robbie and Mariah Carey.
Scott Mills' final words on BBC Radio 2
14:30 , Jacob StolworthyScott Mills had no idea he would not be returning to his radio show when he signed off last Tuesday (24 March), telling his listeners: “See you tomorrow.”
However, he did not return the next day – and now, one week on, it’s been revealed he has been sacked by the corporation
How much did Scott Mills earn?
14:12 , Jacob StolworthyAccording to the 2024–2025 pay report, Mills earnt between £355,000 and £359,999 annually for his work at the BBC.
This made him the third highest-paid Radio 2 star behind Zoe Ball and Vernon Kay.
Scott Mills has long history with BBC
14:00 , Jacob StolworthyThe sacked DJ first joined the corporation in 1998, where he presented the early breakfast show on Radio 1 until 2004. He then moved to a weekend slot before doing maternity cover for Sara Cox’s weekday early-evening show.
However, he took over the role full-time after Cox decided to quit, and it became The Scott Mills Show. He left Radio 1 after 24 years, in 2022, to replace the late Steve Wright’s weekday afternoon slot. Two years later, he replaced Zoe Ball as host of the station’s flagship breakfast show.
What does this mean for Eurovision 2026?
13:50 , Lauren MorrisMills’ sacking comes just over a month before Eurovision 2026 – which he typically covers for BBC Radio 2. The presenter usually hosts alongside Rylan Clark each year, while last year they were joined by Richie Anderson and Sara Cox.
It’s currently unknown whether he’ll be replaced for this year’s coverage.
Scott Mills told of his firing 'at the weekend'
13:30 , Lauren MorrisMills was reportedly told this weekend that his contract with the BBC had been terminated.
“Scott Mills was taken off air last Tuesday and was told of the decision that he’d been sacked at the weekend,” BBC News‘ Culture Reporter, Noor Nanji, said on Radio 2.
Radio 2 stars take over Breakfast Show after Mills' sacking
13:14 , Lauren MorrisThe BBC has confirmed Scott Mills’ temporary replacements for the next week, with Gary Davies and OJ Borg filling in until the 7 April.
Davies has been with the BBC since 1982, having presented shows on both Radio 1 and Radio 2. Borg usually hosts Radio 2 from midnight until 3am.
Mills' firing comes as Tim Davie marks final week as Director-General
12:57 , Lauren MorrisMills’ sacking is a terrible start to Tim Davie’s final week as the BBC’s Director-General.
Davie is set to step down after almost six years in the role on 2 April, while replacement Matt Brittin will take over in May.
Future uncertain for Scott Mills' upcoming BBC podcast
12:46 , Lauren MorrisThe presenter was set to host Race Across the World: The Detour – a companion podcast to run alongside the BBC show’s new series from Thursday (2 April).
“Each week the podcast will welcome guests from travel-savvy creators, to comedians and celebrity fans of the show, as they dissect destinations, swap tales of adventure, and celebrate the real life stories and unforgettable journeys of Race Across the World,” the BBC teased during the show’s announcement earlier this month.
Mills was also set to present podcast Pop Top 10 alongside Rylan for BBC Radio 2, where they would rank music and pop culture from 29 April onwards.
It is unknown whether the podcasts will go ahead with different presenters.
Scott Mills' final show revealed
12:36 , Lauren MorrisMills hosted his breakfast show for the final time on Tuesday (24 March), with presenter Gary Davies covering his shows from Wednesday onwards.
He ended his show by telling listeners: “See you tomorrow.”
BBC staff told of Mills' exit by internal note
12:35 , Lauren MorrisThe Independent understands that staffers at Radio 2 found out about Mills’ sacking this morning, with Director of Music, Lorna Clarke, sending an internal note to staff.
“I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC,” she wrote.
“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.”
She added that she would update staff with “more information on plans for the show” when able to and that they would not say “anything further” for now.
The BBC's statement in full as Scott Mills sacked
12:30 , Lauren MorrisA BBC spokesperson told The Independent 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.”
While very little is known about the reason behind Mills’ exit, BBC News reported that it related to “allegations about his personal conduct”.
Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine 'taken aback' by firing
12:25 , Lauren MorrisAppearing on BBC Radio 2 shortly after the story broke, presenter Jeremy Vine said he was “taken aback” by the news. “I had not heard anything about it until 17 minutes ago when it was on the BBC website and I was only given the information that was given to you in the bulletin,” he told listeners.
“I have nothing more – that it was allegations about Scott Mills’ personal conduct which have led to him being sacked. I have no more than that.”
