Scott Mills breaks silence in wake of BBC sacking as he addresses sexual offences allegations
The DJ was questioned by police over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy younger than 16 in 2018 but the case was later dropped.
Scott Mills has broken his silence after being sacked by the BBC and has admitted he was questioned by police over allegations of “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy.
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It comes after the corporation admitted it knew about a police investigation into Mills in 2017, but obtained “new information” in the weeks before his sacking for "personal conduct," and says it "acted decisively."
Mills was questioned by police over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy younger than 16 in 2018 but the case was later dropped.
The case – alleged to have taken place between 1997 and 2000 – was later dropped due to a lack of evidence.
Mills was fired this week after “new information” came to light, the BBC said.
Speaking for the first time since the sacking, Mills said: “The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation.
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“In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me.
"An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018.
“As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges.
“Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter.
“I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss.”
Announcing his sacking, the BBC 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".
He took over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball in January 2025.
He was reportedly informed over the weekend that his contract had been terminated.
Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music, said in a statement to staff: "I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.
“Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity."
Mills was paid between £355,000 and £359,999 annually for his work at the BBC, according to the 2024–2025 pay report.
He was taken off air last Tuesday while bosses investigated the claim, before his dismissal was announced.
On Tuesday 24 March he ended his programme at 09:30GMT, saying "Back tomorrow."
The following morning Gary Davies started the show saying he was "in for Scott Mills".