Arabic version: طرد سكوت ميلز من بي بي سي بعد تحقيق في جرائم جنسية
Scott Mills, a well-known BBC presenter, has been dismissed from his position at Radio 2 following allegations related to his personal conduct. According to BBC News, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the teenage boy at the center of the investigation was under 16 at the time of the alleged offences.
The investigation into Mills began in December 2016 after a referral from another police force regarding serious sexual offences against a teenage boy, which reportedly took place between 1997 and 2000. Mills was interviewed by police in July 2018, but the investigation was closed in May 2019 when the Crown Prosecution Service determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.
On Monday, the BBC announced Mills’ termination, though they did not provide specific details regarding the allegations or whether they were directly linked to the police investigation. Mills, who has been with the BBC for over 25 years, was one of the corporation’s highest-paid stars, earning between £355,000 and £359,999 in the year leading up to April 2025.
His last broadcast was on March 24, 2025, after which DJ Gary Davies took over the morning show. The news of Mills’ dismissal has shocked both colleagues and fans, with Jeremy Vine expressing surprise at the abrupt nature of the announcement. Lorna Clarke, the BBC’s director of music, stated that the news would also come as a shock to listeners of the breakfast show.
Mills’ departure adds to a series of controversies facing the BBC, which has seen other high-profile figures, including Huw Edwards and Tim Westwood, involved in serious allegations in recent years. The situation poses an ongoing challenge for the BBC as it navigates public trust and accountability in light of these incidents.
