Scott Mills ‘is not taking calls from his worried friends’ after being sacked by the BBC

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Friends say Scott Mills isn‘t answering his phone after he was let go by BBC Radio 2 this week, and they’re worried about him.

Six days after his last show on Radio 2 last Tuesday, Mills was fired.

I was shocked to read in the Daily Mirror last night that the firing of Mills seems to be connected to a really old case – a police investigation from 2016 into some very serious allegations. Apparently, it involved accusations of sexual offenses against a young boy, going back to between 1997 and 2000. It’s incredibly sad to learn, but the report said the police dropped the investigation about seven years ago because they couldn’t find enough evidence to move forward.

Oh my gosh, I just read the most worrying thing! Apparently, since they made that decision, Scott’s completely disappeared! A source told the magazine he’s ‘gone to ground,’ and his friends are saying they can barely get a hold of him. I’m seriously so concerned; it’s like he’s just vanished, and I’m desperately hoping he’s okay. It’s just… heartbreaking to think about him struggling like this.

‘The show was his life and he is facing oblivion,’ a friend has told the newspaper.

According to The Mirror, people close to him were completely surprised by recent events. They reportedly had no idea he was fired until Monday, and were also unaware of the 2016 police investigation.

Jeremy Vine expressed his disapproval of his BBC Radio 2 colleague Scott’s dismissal, calling it ‘unfair’ and pointing out that ‘no crime has been committed,’ as he discussed the situation on his show Tuesday.

Jeremy, a host on BBC Radio 2 who discusses the news each day, expressed his disappointment about Scott’s leaving. He believes Scott was let go because management regretted how they dealt with the situation involving Huw Edwards.

The presenter wondered why Huw Edwards wasn’t fired despite reports of his mental health struggles, pointing out that Scott’s own history of anxiety and depression didn’t seem to receive the same consideration. They questioned the apparent double standard in how both men were treated.

Huw, a former BBC News presenter, received a six-month suspended sentence after admitting to creating indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to three charges related to the offense.

Many listeners were surprised by the news of Scott Mills’ departure. “What do you all think about it? I’m really curious to hear your thoughts,” said Tim Vine, who has worked with Mills at Radio 2 for the past four years, at the start of his program.

We were surprised to learn yesterday, just before noon, that Scott Mills, the host of our Breakfast Show, had been let go from Radio 2. We understand the decision was related to allegations about his private behavior.

Later on the show, Jeremy pointed out that the episode would be difficult to watch for those who know Scott, as he’s well-liked by everyone at work.

During the program, Jeremy also interviewed Katie Razzell, the BBC’s Media and Culture Editor. She explained she had asked management about the reasons for Mills’ dismissal, specifically if they knew he had reportedly been under police investigation.

She explained that the investigation started in 1997, while Scott was still at Heart FM. He moved to Radio 1 the next year.

Steve Chalke, founder of Oasis Charitable Trust and a Baptist minister who knows Chris Evans and has collaborated with him on the ‘Pause For Thoughts’ segment of the Breakfast Show, described a feeling of ‘grief, loss, sadness, and shock’.

He said his thoughts and sympathy are with both the individual involved and all victims of crime, as well as their families and everyone affected by the situation.

Jeremy then stated that ‘there hadn’t been a crime’ as Mills was never charged with any offence. 

He explained that the core issue is there was no actual crime committed, which makes the situation complicated. The Metropolitan Police have thoroughly investigated and confirmed this, so they’re currently addressing it as a matter of inappropriate conduct rather than a criminal offense.

The BBC appears to have dismissed Huw Edwards, and they regret not addressing the situation sooner. They now seem to be handling Scott’s situation in a way they wish they had handled Huw’s, which some might consider unfair.

There’s a clear double standard at play. We were informed Huw Edwards couldn’t face disciplinary action due to his mental health, but Scott’s own struggles with anxiety and depression don’t seem to be receiving the same consideration.

Scott’s friend, Steve Chalke, concluded by pointing out that he’s seen others accused of serious wrongdoing lose their positions, only for the accusations to later prove false. He emphasized that we simply can’t know what the truth is in these situations.

We need to remember the mental well-being of everyone affected by this tragedy – Scott, his family, and his partner, Sam. This is a deeply sad event.

The BBC is reeling from the dismissal of Mills, with one senior figure describing the atmosphere as one of ‘total shock’.

Staff reportedly reacted with surprise – some even audibly gasped – when they received an email on Monday morning from BBC Director of Music, Lorna Clarke.

Those close to him have described him as a kind and generous person, and friends are deeply saddened by his situation.

He was also described by a radio colleague as ‘hugely popular’ internally.

‘It is not like the BBC to act so fast’, a household name broadcaster told the Daily Mail.

People at Broadcasting House are reportedly spreading unconfirmed stories about why he was fired.

‘No suspension period or prolonged investigation does not bode well’, another insider said.

It was revealed today that the man who accused Mills of sexual offenses committed in the 1990s was a minor – under the age of 16 – at the time of the alleged incidents.

As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following this case closely. I can confirm that Scotland Yard investigated, but ultimately the Crown Prosecution Service decided there wasn’t enough evidence to move forward. They officially closed the investigation back in 2019, so it’s a closed book now.

The Daily Mail has learned the person who made the complaint may have been prompted to come forward again this year because of the recent Huw Edwards documentary.

According to two sources, the BBC believes the individual may have approached them because of the extensive media attention surrounding Martin Clunes’s portrayal of Huw Edwards in the fictional drama, ‘Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards’.

Mark Williams-Thomas, a former police officer turned investigative journalist, reports that sources within the police have told him that Mills was interviewed by the Metropolitan Police in 2018 as part of a related investigation stemming from Operation Yewtree.

Mark Williams-Thomas played a key role in revealing the crimes of Jimmy Savile, and his investigations ultimately led to police inquiries involving Savile and other individuals, such as Rolf Harris.

He recently told the Daily Mail that after the numerous allegations following the Jimmy Savile case, the police received many complaints that led to several well-known figures being named. Scott Mills was one of those named, but he wasn’t charged with any crime and continued to work.

The BBC isn’t revealing the specific reason for the dismissal, only stating it involved ‘personal conduct’. There’s now increasing pressure on the BBC to disclose what they knew about Mills’ previous involvement with the police and when they found out.

After starting his radio career in local stations across Hampshire, Bristol, and Manchester, Mills joined Heart 106.2 in 1995. He then moved to BBC Radio 1 in 1998 and announced his departure yesterday, marking the end of a 28-year run with the BBC.

According to a source, Tony Hall, who was the director general during the police investigation, wasn’t aware of the claims being made.

A BBC executive told the Daily Mail that many leaders at the corporation suspect the timing of the firing of Mills and the release of the Edwards drama were intentionally linked.

‘The Huw Edwards drama showed that there could be a reckoning’, they said.

A BBC insider mentioned that the idea of the Huw Edwards situation being the ‘trigger’ for recent events is a common topic of conversation within the organization.

The BBC declined to comment on the claims.

According to the Daily Mirror, the firing of Mills followed a 2016 police investigation into allegations of serious sexual offenses involving a teenager.

The BBC didn’t explain why he wasn’t disciplined or fired back then, nor did they clarify why they’ve decided to terminate his employment now, almost ten years later.

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2026-03-31 21:20