The BBC has terminated radio presenter Scott Mills following new information related to historical sexual misconduct allegations involving a minor, according to interim Director-General Rhodri Talfan Davies, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The broadcaster confirmed that Mills was dismissed from his role at Radio 2 after the revelation of serious claims from the late 1990s.
In 2018, Mills was questioned by police over allegations of sexual offences against a teenage boy under 16, but authorities dropped the case due to insufficient evidence, according to reports from TheJournal.ie, The Guardian, and i News. Despite the closure of the police investigation, the BBC acted decisively after obtaining fresh details linked to the misconduct accusations.
Deadline revealed that the BBC apologized publicly for not investigating separate allegations brought to their attention in May 2025 by journalist Anna Brees, who shared information regarding inappropriate communications involving Mills. This failure to probe additional claims has sparked scrutiny of the broadcaster’s handling of internal misconduct concerns.
The BBC now faces the challenge of replacing Mills on its breakfast show lineup amid a tightening schedule and increased industry pressure, according to i News. The dismissal underscores the broadcaster’s prioritization of addressing serious allegations, even those from decades prior, as it seeks to maintain public trust and workplace accountability.
Moving forward, attention will focus on the BBC’s internal review processes and how it will manage personnel conduct cases to avoid future oversights. The broadcaster’s next steps concerning the Radio 2 lineup and any further investigations into historical misconduct allegations remain under close watch by the media and regulators.
Andre Mills
BBC
