Huw Edwards Likes Mills' Firing Post, BBC Scrambles for New Host

0:00On March 31st, disgraced former BBC newsreader Hugh Edwards stirred controversy by liking a LinkedIn post that sympathized with Scott Mills' recent. Firing from the BBC, Edwards, the 64-year-old convicted last year of possessing indecent images of children hit like on a message calling Mills' situation, stressful before quickly removing it on Tuesday. Mills, 53, got sacked this week over vague personal conduct issues tied to a 2016 police probe into serious sexual offences. Against the teenage boy in the 1990s, the post came from crisis expert Lauren Beeching, who argued that the BBC's broad wording sparked wild speculation, making things worse for Mills. She noted how public funders like the BBC juggle legal advice and duty of care, leaving folks in a tough spot where silence fuels rumors. Mills was questioned under caution in July 2018, but prosecutors closed the case in May 2019 without charges.

1:01Inside the BBC, reactions hit hard with audible gasps from staff during Monday's announcement email. Colleagues called Mills kind, generous, and hugely popular, saying his dream radio 2 gig vanished fast with no long suspension. One insider noted it bucks the BBC's usual slow pace, leaving friends devastated while prioritizing the alleged victim. Sources suggest the complaint resurfaced, possibly inspired by last week's Channel 5 docu-drama on Edward's downfall with exec-seeing no. Coincidence in the timing, BBC director General Tim Davie, outgoing this Thursday, aimed to clear decks before handing off the headache of replacing Mills on the massive. Breakfast show pulling 6.5 million weekly listeners. Mills team is now seeking legal advice amid the fallout, as the corporation scrambles for a new host to hold on to that audience all while questions. Finger over why the old probe led to action only now, I'm Corey with the story, that's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI powered and always trending.