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BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations
media4 hours ago

BBC Radio 2 Shock Exit: Scott Mills Leaves Amid Personal Conduct Allegations

BBC confirms long-time radio host Scott Mills has left the corporation after allegations about his personal conduct. The Mirror reported Mills was sacked; Mills was taken off air last week and his contract terminated over the weekend, with an internal note describing the decision as sudden. Mills, 53, had recently taken over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and previously presented the Scott Mills Show on Radio 1; he was paid around £360,000 last year. The exit follows a series of recent BBC controversy and leadership shake-ups, including Tim Davie’s upcoming departure and questions about his replacement, potentially Matt Brittin. Mills’ agent did not comment.

"Emotional Radio 2 listeners react to the sudden death of Steve Wright"
entertainment2 years ago

"Emotional Radio 2 listeners react to the sudden death of Steve Wright"

Emotional Radio 2 listeners broke down in tears as Liza Tarbuck presented Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs just days after the legendary DJ's sudden death. Tarbuck tearfully paid tribute to Wright, reading heartfelt messages from listeners. Wright's son, Tom, expressed gratitude for the time spent with his father before his death. Wright's unexpected passing at 69 has led to an outpouring of tributes, with fans and colleagues remembering his impact on the airwaves. The BBC faced criticism after mistakenly showing a photo of Simon Bates while trailing a tribute to Wright on BBC Breakfast.