Scott Mills Admits 'I Would Have Sacked Me' Before BBC Radio 2 Axe
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been dismissed from his role following allegations concerning a historic male relationship, with the broadcaster citing personal conduct issues. Mills, who earns nearly £360,000 annually, was removed from his position today, marking a sudden end to his tenure.
Alcohol Struggles and On-Air Incidents
In a candid revelation, Mills previously admitted to battling alcohol addiction, which led to him showing up to work drunk. He stated, I would have sacked me, reflecting on his past behavior. The DJ detailed how he turned to heavy drinking, consuming up to a bottle of spirits daily before work, as a coping mechanism after the death of a former boyfriend from a drug overdose.
Mills described the traumatic experience in a 2012 interview, explaining that the police informed him of his partner's death after a Radio 1 show. He said, I couldn't process it, and as the reality set in, his drinking escalated. He would wake up in the evening and drink two bottles of wine or a bottle of spirits in front of the TV as an escape.
Historic Relationship Allegations
The allegations that led to his dismissal relate to a relationship from over a decade ago, according to reports. This historic issue prompted BBC bosses to take action, emphasizing their stance on personal conduct standards. Mills had signed off his final show last Tuesday with a casual see you tomorrow, but fellow DJ Gary Davies hosted the following day's program, informing listeners he was in for Scott Mills.
Wake-Up Calls and Professional Consequences
Mills acknowledged that being drunk on air could have been a massive mistake, expressing gratitude that Radio 1 management was aware of his personal struggles at the time. He recounted a specific incident in 2003 when he arrived for his 4 a.m. show still audibly really, really drunk after partying at the Brit Awards until 2:30 a.m. He admitted, I absolutely should not have gone on air, and described how a producer had to intervene, telling him to play songs silently while she made coffee.
This series of events underscores the challenges Mills faced both personally and professionally, culminating in his recent dismissal from BBC Radio 2.
