Broadcaster says Radio 2 breakfast show host was sacked last week after ‘new information’ emerged about conduct
Scott Mills was sacked after “new information” came to light relating to his conduct, the BBC said on Wednesday.
The corporation confirmed in a statement that it was first made aware of a police investigation into historical allegations of sexual abuse in 2017, but had terminated the radio presenter’s contract on Friday in accordance with its “culture and values”.
The BBC did not provide details on what fresh information had prompted it to take action.
A spokesperson acknowledged there had been “much speculation in the media and online” since the news broke on Monday but said: “We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved.”
