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BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills in 2017
The broadcaster said it obtained new information in recent weeks and terminated his contracts after a police probe closed without charges.
- On Friday, March 27, the BBC terminated Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills's contracts after 'new information' emerged in recent weeks regarding his personal conduct.
- Although the BBC confirmed awareness of a 2017 police investigation into Mills, the corporation stated the termination stemmed from distinct 'new information' rather than the historical probe closed in 2019.
- Metropolitan Police investigators probed Mills in 2016 over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against a boy under 16 occurring between 1997 and 2000; prosecutors brought no charges due to insufficient evidence.
- Children's cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK announced it had decided to 'part ways' with Mills, while the BBC apologized for failing to follow up on a 2025 press query regarding the presenter.
- This departure marks the latest BBC controversy following cases involving ex-News anchor Huw Edwards and others, intensifying pressure on leadership to demonstrate consistent safeguarding standards and rebuild public trust.
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Scott Mills, a BBC Radio 2 star, one of the most popular music stations in Britain was laid off on 27 March. The BBC is accused of having been aware of the investigation in progress since 2017.
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