BBC Radio 2 Dismisses Scott Mills Over ‘Personal Conduct’ Issues
BBC Radio 2 has dismissed Scott Mills amid allegations about his personal conduct. The decision was reported on 30 March 2026. Mills is 53 years old.
Circumstances of the exit
Mills did not return to air after his show on Tuesday 24 March. He closed that programme with the words, “See you tomorrow.”
A BBC statement confirmed he is no longer contracted and has left the corporation. Filmogaz.com has contacted the BBC and Mills for comment.
How and when staff were told
Colleagues learned of the departure through an internal note from Lorna Clarke. She is Radio 2’s Director of Music.
The memo said the news would be sudden and that further details would follow. Staff were asked not to comment publicly for now.
Career history
Mills joined the BBC in 1998. He initially presented Radio 1’s early breakfast show.
He later hosted weekend slots and then a weekday show that became The Scott Mills Show. He left Radio 1 in 2022 after 24 years.
In 2022 he moved to Radio 2’s weekday afternoon slot. In November 2024 he was announced as Radio 2’s breakfast host, taking over from Zoe Ball.
Pay and profile
| Season | Reported salary | Radio 2 ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | £355,000–£359,999 | Third highest, behind Zoe Ball and Vernon Kay |
Immediate programme changes
The BBC named Gary Davies and OJ Borg as temporary breakfast hosts. They will cover the slot until 7 April.
Davies has worked at the BBC since 1982. Borg commonly presents Radio 2 in the early hours.
Impact on upcoming coverage and projects
The sacking arrives just over a month before Eurovision 2026. Mills regularly co-hosted Radio 2’s Eurovision coverage with Rylan Clark.
It is unclear if the station will appoint a new presenter for that coverage. Several BBC podcasts he was due to present are also in doubt.
Podcasts affected
- Race Across the World: The Detour, scheduled from 2 April.
- Pop Top 10 with Rylan, due to begin on 29 April.
Timing within BBC leadership changes
The announcement coincides with Director-General Tim Davie’s final week in the role. He is due to step down on 2 April.
Matt Brittin is set to take over as Director-General in May. The timing of the dismissal adds scrutiny to executive transition.
Questions remain about the specifics of the allegations and any internal investigation. BBC Radio 2 dismissed Scott Mills amid these personal conduct issues, and further updates are expected.
