Scott Mills fired by BBC Radio 2 over personal conduct allegations
Scott Mills fired by BBC Radio 2 over personal conduct allegations
BBC says it acted decisively after new information emerged, noting prior awareness of a 2017 police investigation into historical offences.
A long-time Radio 2 presenter has been fired after new information about his conduct came to light, with the broadcaster saying it acted decisively in line with its culture and values. The decision to terminate his contracts was taken this week following a review of fresh information about his conduct.
Details about a police investigation into historical offences from years earlier were known by the organisation as far back as 2017. The investigation was later closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge. The BBC says the director general at the time did not know about the allegations, and it is now conducting further work to understand what was known then.
The former presenter has not publicly responded, but in his first statement since the sacking he said the announcement had led to rumors and speculation. He confirmed that police had looked into him in 2017, while the investigative case related to a teenage complainant in 2016 was not pursued due to insufficient evidence in 2019.
BBC officials stressed that while they are reviewing past information, the decision to part ways reflected the organisation's commitment to safeguarding those involved and maintaining trust with the audience. The case has renewed questions about internal processes and transparency at the broadcaster.
