BBC's Scott Mills Fired Over Historic Complaint

0:00On March 30, BBC broadcaster Scott Mills is out after 28 years, sacked suddenly over historic complaint for more than 10 years ago. Involving a male relationship, he was pulled off air last Tuesday while Boss is investigated, and today they confirmed he's no longer contracted. Mills, who just took over the top paid breakfast slot on Radio 2 in January 2025, leaves a shocked radio world behind. Earlier in his career, Mills battled heavy drinking tied to grief and mental health struggles. Back in 2001, his boyfriend Mitch died from a drug overdose, sending him into a spiral of anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. He'd down bottles of wine or spirits daily, even showing up drunk to his early morning radio one shift in 2003 after partying at the Brits till 2.30am. Listeners and colleagues are reeling from the news, with many remembering Mills as a staple voice from local radio at 16 to Eurovision host. His openness about those dark days,

1:00leaning on friend Robbie Williams for support, humanized him, but the BBC stood by him then, despite the on air. Slip-ups then nearly cost his job. Fast forward, Mills found stability marrying his husband Sam in 2024 after they won celebrity race across the world. He called it the best year of his life, swapping slots with stars like Greg James and Zoe Ball before landing that dream gig. Yet this old claim flipped the script. veteran DJ Gary Davies steps in from Wednesday, keeping the breakfast show rolling. Mills execaps a wild ride from night shifts to start him, reminding us how past shadows can catch up quick in the spotlight. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.