Investigation and Police Statement
Scott Mills was questioned in 2018 regarding allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy, but the case was subsequently closed due to insufficient evidence.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his 40s at the time of the interview was investigated over allegations reported to have occurred between 1997 and 2000.
As initially reported by the Mirror, the case was dropped in 2019 after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) determined there was not enough evidence to proceed with charges.
BBC Sacking and Response
On Monday, Mills was dismissed by the BBC over allegations related to his personal conduct. The BBC has not provided further details regarding the nature of these allegations.
The BBC has been contacted for comment concerning the police investigation.
Following the announcement of Mills' dismissal, the BBC issued a statement:
"While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."
has reached out to Mills for comment.
Mills' final show aired on Tuesday, 24 March, where he concluded by saying,
"Back tomorrow."
The following day, DJ Gary Davies began the show stating he was,
"in for Scott Mills."
The Mirror first reported the 53-year-old's departure, noting that it "understands the allegation relates to a historic relationship."
Details of the Police Investigation
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told :
"In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force. The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. These were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.
As part of these enquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018.
A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019."
Career and Salary Information
Mills took over the breakfast show on Radio 2 from Zoe Ball in January 2025 and has been with the BBC for over 25 years.
According to the latest annual report, he earned between £355,000 and £359,999 in the 12 months leading up to April 2025, ranking him as the corporation's 11th highest-paid star.
His full salary for hosting the Breakfast Show is likely higher and expected to be disclosed in the upcoming BBC Annual Report published over the summer.
As a prominent figure within the corporation, his sudden departure represents a significant setback for the BBC, particularly for the current director general Tim Davie, who is set to leave the corporation later this week.
Context of Recent BBC Controversies
This development follows other recent controversies involving high-profile BBC personalities. News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards was convicted in 2024 for making indecent images of children. Separately, Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood was charged in October last year with four counts of rape and nine counts of indecent assault; he denies the charges and is scheduled to stand trial next year.
Mills' Broadcasting History
Mills joined Radio 2's weekday schedule in 2022, replacing Steve Wright as the host of the afternoon slot.
In 2025, he provided television commentary on BBC One for the Eurovision semi-finals alongside Rylan and was last seen on TV in a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.
Before his work on Radio 2, Mills joined Radio 1 in 1998. He hosted Radio 1's Official Chart from 2018 to 2022, succeeding Greg James.
He also hosted a weekend show on BBC Radio 5 Live and appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.
Internal BBC Reaction
In an email sent to staff on Monday morning, Lorna Clarke, director of music at the BBC, acknowledged the impact of Mills' dismissal:
"Of course, it will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners too. I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I'm able to."
