BBC Sacked Scott Mills After Learning Alleged Victim in Police Investigation Was Under 16

The BBC has terminated the contract of presenter Scott Mills following the emergence of new information relating to an alleged victim in a lengthy police investigation that spans nearly three decades.

Reports indicate that the BBC became aware of the investigation into serious sexual offences in 2017 but only recently obtained information confirming that the alleged victim was under the age of 16 at the time of the incidents. Mills' dismissal has come as a surprise to many listeners and has intensified scrutiny of the BBC's handling of the timeline surrounding their awareness and subsequent actions.

In a public statement, Mills expressed his appreciation for the support he has received and highlighted his cooperation with the police throughout the investigation, which concluded in 2019 due to a lack of sufficient evidence to pursue charges. He refrained from disclosing further specifics about the allegations or the circumstances that led to his dismissal.

The investigation reportedly centers around allegations involving a teenage boy that occurred between 1997 and 2000, during which time Mills was in his mid-20s. Mills joined BBC Radio 1 as a presenter in 1998 and became a prominent figure in British media until announcing his departure on March 30, 2026. In the wake of his termination, speculation has emerged concerning potential candidates to fill his role on Radio 2's breakfast show.