Corporation announces departure of Radio 2 star who took over breakfast show from Zoe Ball in 2025
The BBC has sacked the Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills after allegations about his personal conduct.
The corporation said that “while we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC”.
Mills, 53, took over the Radio 2 breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025. He had joined the station’s weekday schedule in 2022 when he replaced Steve Wright as the host of the afternoon slot, having previously worked on Radio 1 and hosted a weekend show on Radio 5 Live.
Lorna Clarke, the director of music at the BBC, said in a statement to staff: “I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC.
