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Why has BBC sacked DJ Scott Mills from Radio 2? Here’s what went wrong after 30 years

Why has BBC sacked DJ Scott Mills from Radio 2? Here’s what went wrong after 30 years

Radio 2, star DJ Scott Mills, who has been associated with the BBC for almost thirty years, had his contract ended over the weekend due to an allegation concerning his “personal conduct”. BBC Radio 2’s DJ Scott Mills, associated with the network for almost thirty years, has left following allegations regarding his personal conduct. The BBC confirmed his departure without providing specific details. (X@danwootton) The 53-year-old was removed from his Radio 2 program last Tuesday, as the BBC evaluated the allegations. “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC,” a BBC representative said, as per SKY News. Mills, who was ranked 11th on the previous year’s list of the BBC’s highest-paid stars, assumed control of the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025. He concluded his final show on Tuesday, 24 March, stating: “Back tomorrow,” yet on Wednesday morning, DJ Gary Davies took over the presentation of the show. Despite still being named “The Scott Mills Breakfast Show,” …