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BBC Star Scott Mills Sacked Amid Conduct Allegations
30 Mar
Summary
- Scott Mills has been dismissed by the BBC due to personal conduct allegations.
- His departure follows a sudden on-air announcement by Gary Davies.
- Mills was a highly paid BBC star, earning over £355,000 annually.
Scott Mills, a prominent BBC presenter, has been dismissed from his role due to allegations of personal misconduct. The BBC confirmed that Mills is no longer under contract and has departed the organization, stating they do not comment on individual employment matters. This announcement comes as a shock to many who have worked with him across various BBC platforms.
Mills had recently taken over the breakfast show, and his abrupt exit was noted when Gary Davies began hosting, stating he was filling in for Mills. News of the termination was initially reported by The Mirror. Mills, aged 53, had a long career with the BBC, including stints on Radio 1 and Radio 2, and co-hosted Eurovision commentary.
He was a highly compensated BBC personality, with his annual earnings reported between £355,000 and £359,999, placing him among the eleventh highest-paid stars. Mills also recently won BBC's Celebrity Race Across the World with his husband, Sam Vaughan, and was set to present a related podcast. The BBC stated more information regarding plans for his show will be provided when available.
