Scott Mills faces new blow as he could lose his Honorary Doctorate of Arts after radio star was sacked by BBC

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Scott Mills might lose the honorary degree he received from Southampton Solent University, which would be a significant setback.

The 53-year-old DJ was fired by the BBC earlier this week, just six days after being taken off the air following his last show on Radio 2.

The Daily Mirror reported that the firing of Mills may be connected to a 2016 police investigation involving alleged serious sexual offenses against a teenager that occurred between 1997 and 2000.

The case was dropped around seven years ago due to a lack of evidence.

Scott may have his honorary award revoked. He received the award in November 2009.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m hearing that the university’s committee responsible for honorary degrees is meeting soon. It sounds like they’re seriously considering revoking a previously awarded title, and those in charge are leaning towards recommending that it be taken back.

According to a source speaking with the Mirror, the committee is scheduled to meet later this month and will likely recommend revoking the honorary doctorate.

Daily Mail have contacted Scott Mills’ representatives for comment. 

Scott shared that receiving the honor felt incredible, especially since he hadn’t had much formal education beforehand.

He explained that he learned everything he knows on the job, thanks to the experienced colleagues who took the time to teach him. He believes he wouldn’t be where he is today if he’d started at a less supportive radio station.

After the dismissal, all of Scott’s programs have been taken off iPlayer, and a commemorative plaque honoring him at Fleet services on the M3 has also been removed.

The radio personality has been succeeded on the Race Across The World spin-off by TV host and DJ Tyler West, age 30.

He’s teaming up with Alfie Watts from season four to host a podcast called Race Across the World: The Detour.

Scott and his now-husband Sam won the second celebrity series of Race Across The World in 2024.

The DJ earns between £355,000 and £360,000 annually from the BBC and began hosting the Radio 2 breakfast show in 2025, taking over from Zoe Ball.

A BBC broadcaster said there was complete surprise and disbelief within the organization following the dismissal of Mills.

Lorna Clarke, the BBC’s Director of Music, announced to staff via email that Scott Mills has departed from his role hosting the Breakfast show and has left the BBC.

‘I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.

Many of us have worked with Scott for years, across various programs on BBC Radio 1, 5 Live, Radio 2, and television.

‘I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity.

‘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. 

I know you probably have questions, but I won’t be able to answer them at this time.

The BBC has removed Scott from its Eurovision 2026 coverage and all other TV and radio roles after accusations of serious sexual offenses involving a teenager came to light.

The original presenter won’t be at the Eurovision Song Contest. Sara Cox, also a host on BBC Radio 2, will be taking their place, reports The Sun.

The BBC announced it has cancelled all upcoming projects with the presenter, including their planned coverage of the event in May.

Since 2011, he’s been a regular commentator for Eurovision’s semi-finals, broadcast on BBC One the week before the grand finale.

Recently, Scott has been co-hosting shows with Rylan Clark and also provided commentary for listeners during the live broadcast of the Eurovision final on BBC Radio 2.

Despite previous reports, Sara, age 51, will be the one taking on the role. She previously provided commentary for the semi-finals on a radio show last year with former commentator Rylan.

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2026-04-04 03:49