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Scott Mills has signed off from his role on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show, marking a sudden and unexpected departure from the broadcaster.
The DJ, who began hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast program in January 2025, has left the station's flagship show after the BBC confirmed on March 30 that he is no longer contracted with the organization. A spokesperson for the broadcaster stated that while it does not comment on individual personnel matters, it can confirm that Mills is no longer working under contract with the BBC.
Following the announcement, BBC's director of music, Lorna Clarke, sent an internal message to staff addressing the situation. In her note, which was later reported by E! News, she acknowledged that the news would likely come as a surprise to many employees, particularly those who had worked with Mills over the years across various platforms including Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 5 Live, and television. She said it was important to inform staff as soon as possible given the circumstances.
Reports from BBC News indicated that Mills' departure was linked to allegations concerning personal conduct. However, the specifics of those allegations have not been publicly detailed. Clarke did not expand on the reasons behind his exit in her communication and instead noted that further updates regarding the future of the breakfast show would be shared when available. She added that she understood staff would have questions but indicated that no additional information could be provided at that time.
Mills had been part of the BBC for more than two decades, building a long career across multiple programs and formats. Before taking on the Radio 2 breakfast show, he hosted on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 until 2022, becoming a familiar voice to listeners over the years. His final on-air appearance occurred on March 24, when he signed off by telling listeners he would return the following day.
However, the next morning, fellow presenter Gary Davies stepped in to host the show. The change was not initially explained on air, contributing to speculation among listeners.
As news of Mills' departure spread, other BBC Radio 2 presenters also acknowledged the situation. Jeremy Vine, opening his lunchtime program on March 30, expressed surprise at the reports and noted that he did not have further information to share.
