BBC Breaks Silence on Scott Mills Dismissal with Bombshell Statement
The BBC has issued a bombshell new statement confirming it obtained new information relating to Scott Mills, which led the corporation to act decisively and terminate his contracts on Friday, March 27, 2026. In a fresh statement provided to the Mirror, the broadcaster revealed this information went against its culture and values, prompting immediate action.
Details of the BBC's Statement and Investigation
The Corporation also confirmed it was made aware in 2017 of an ongoing police investigation involving Mills, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. The BBC pledged it is doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the organisation at that time, as part of its commitment to improving culture, processes, and standards.
In the statement, the BBC acknowledged Mills' long and popular career across the network, expressing recognition that the news has come as a shock and surprise to many. However, it emphasised the need to be mindful of the rights of those involved, limiting what can be publicly disclosed.
Background and Police Involvement
It was reported that senior BBC figures were left with no choice but to act after receiving fresh details regarding the Radio 2 presenter's behaviour. The Mirror had previously disclosed that Mills' dismissal was connected to an earlier 2016 police investigation and a then-teenage boy at the centre of it.
This week, it emerged that Mills had been interviewed by police in 2018 over allegations involving the unnamed teenager. The Metropolitan Police has since confirmed the boy was under 16 at the time. A complete file was forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service, which concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.
BBC's Commitment to Cultural Change
The BBC highlighted its significant commitment to enhancing its culture, following an independent review last year that set out behavioural expectations for everyone working with or for the broadcaster. The corporation was clear that action would be taken if these standards were not met, underscoring the decisive steps taken in Mills' case based on the new information obtained.
