Scott Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for ...

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.

Scott Mills abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC 10 hours ago Save Katie Razzall Culture and Media Editor Save BBC Mills had worked at BBC radio for nearly 30 years The Scott Mills allegations have put the BBC back on the front pages for all the wrong reasons. As the face of BBC Radio 2s breakfast show, hes one of the corporations high profile names. (yes, really)

Which makes his abrupt departure, facing claims over his conduct, yet another BBC crisis - the last for the current director general Tim Davie, who leaves the corporation later this week.

The Details

There is perhaps an irony in that. We must make clear we dont know the details of the allegations against Scott Mills.

He is the presenter of the biggest breakfast show in the country. There is no allegation of criminality.

Why This Matters

Other scandals have been criminal. News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards brought the BBC into serious disrepute . Edwards was convicted of making indecent images of children.

Entertainment industry insiders have been buzzing about this.

Key Takeaways

• And separately Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood was charged with four counts of rape and nine of indecent assault and will stand trial next year.
• Now hes out - and it happened fast.
• Mills has been off air since last Wednesday and was sacked .

The Bottom Line

Mills moved to Radio 2 to take over the weekday afternoon slot from Steve Wright in 2022. In January 2025, Mills took over Radio 2s flagship breakfast show, replacing the outgoing Zoe Ball, with his tenure ultimately lasting just over a year.

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