Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills sacked by BBC over ‘personal conduct’ | UK News

DJ Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC, it has emerged.

The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, following an allegation relating to his “personal conduct”.

The 53-year-old was taken off air on his Radio 2 show last Tuesday, while the BBC assessed the claims.

A statement from the corporation to its news department said: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted and has left the BBC”.

Mills, who is 53 and from Southampton, took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball last year.

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