Scott Mills had been presenting his self-titled show on BBC Radio 2 since January 2025, taking over from Zoe Ball
Scott Mills delivered a devastating announcement during what has now turned out to be his final programme on BBC Radio 2. The 53-year-old broadcaster has reportedly been dismissed from the BBC following an allegation concerning his personal conduct, according to The Mirror. Scott has been absent from the airwaves since last Tuesday, with Gary Davies filling in while the BBC investigated the matter.
A BBC spokesperson stated: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
On his last day broadcasting, Scott retained his typically upbeat manner, though he delivered a sombre announcement an hour into the programme. After playing a track by the Kaiser Chiefs, he said: “I just want to quickly mention someone who a lot of us worked with here at BBC Radio 2 over many years, who has sadly died.
“We only got the news yesterday, so we’re all feeling, a little bit, well, very sad and in shock. Our wonderful friend and colleague, Ian Deeley, who was an absolute legend round these parts… just sending love to all of Ian’s friends and family.”
After the tribute, he pressed on with his programme alongside his colleague Ellie Brennan. During the episode, he also asked listeners to help him decide whether he should get a perm to resemble Gary.
According to reports, BBC Radio 2 personnel were briefed about Scott’s exit by Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, who stated: “I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.
“Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity.”
She continued: “It will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners. I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I’m able to. While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now.”
Meanwhile, Vernon Kay, presenter of the mid-morning programme on BBC Radio 2, also offered a tribute to Ian Deeley during his show.
As part of the statement, he said last week: “The BBC family were devastated to hear that our brilliant studio manager, Ian Deeley, had died unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 45. At his heart, Ian was a broadcaster – whether driving the desk, engineering an outside broadcast, producing or presenting, he loved radio with every fibre of his being.”
Vernon added: “Even though he was relatively young, Ian had a long and illustrious career, working on nearly every BBC radio station. He loved working here at Radio 2, and one of his career highlights was working with our friend Steve Wright. Steve always said, ‘Ian, keep it cranked,’ and he did.”
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