Scott Mills Sacked By The Bbc Over Personal Conduct Allegations (Bbc Radio 2)
Scott Mills, host of The Sunday Morning Show on BBC Radio 2 and a prominent figure in the UK media landscape for over two decades, has been dismissed by his employer following allegations regarding personal conduct. His co-star at Breakfast with Gwyneth Jones reported being taken aback when he received news that she had also left her post to avoid potential conflict of interest issues arising from Mills' departure.
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1Scott Mills, a 53-year-old presenter of Radio 2's Breakfast Show reaching over six million listeners weekly, was sacked by the BBC following allegations concerning personal conduct.
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2The broadcaster confirmed that Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left after being taken off air last Tuesday while officials assessed his case without commenting on individual matters.
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Scott Mills was completely blindsided by news of being sacked over personal conduct allegations, yet he cheerfully told listeners 'see you tomorrow' before leaving.
— [Birminghammail.co.uk]"While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals," a BBC spokesperson confirmed that Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the organisation following reports of his dismissal over personal conduct allegations, though they did address whether he was taken off air last week.
— [Variety]Scott's co-star Jeremy Vine took aback by news on Radio 2 when it broke that Scott Mills had been sacked from BBC radio
— [Manchestereveningnews.co.uk]