Scott Mills Leaves BBC Radio 2 After Allegations

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has left the broadcaster following allegations related to his personal conduct, the corporation confirmed on Monday. The 53-year-old, who hosted the station's flagship Breakfast Show, was removed from air last Tuesday while the BBC assessed the claims, sources indicated. His contract has since been terminated, marking an abrupt end to a career spanning more than two decades at the public service broadcaster.

In a statement to BBC News, a spokesperson said, "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC." The announcement came as a surprise to staff, with colleagues described as shellshocked by the sudden development. Lorna Clarke, the BBC's Director of Music, informed employees via email, stating, "I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast Show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock. Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on Radio 1, 5 Live, Radio 2 and TV. I felt it was important to share...