- Scott Mills has been sacked from his role at BBC Radio 2 following allegations about his personal conduct.
- The BBC confirmed on Monday that Mills, who signed off his last show on 24 March, is no longer contracted with the company.
- His departure creates a vacancy for the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, which he has hosted for just over a year.
- Vernon Kay, who presents a mid-morning show on Radio 2, has emerged as the bookmakers' favourite to replace Mills.
- Other presenters, including Gary Davies, OJ Borg, Rylan Clark, and Clara Amfo, are also being considered as potential candidates for the role.
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