BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills signed off his final show just like any other, signalling he was blindsided by the corporation's decision to sack him. Scott's final time on air was last Tuesday, with the longtime presenter passing over to Vernon Kay at the end of his show. The last thing the DJ told listeners was: "I'm back tomorrow, with Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Thank you!"

Despite Scott's parting remark, he was replaced by Gary Davies the next day as Jason Manford joined him. Confirming Scott's exit, a BBC spokesman said: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC." Lorna Clarke, Director of Music at the BBC, confirmed the sacking in a statement to staff, according to The Mirror.

It read: "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."

Scott is yet to issue a statement on his departure from Radio 2.

Jeremy Vine announced the sacking at the start of his show today, telling viewers: "Obviously, I was taken aback by that opening story to the news.

"I had not heard anything about it until 17 minutes ago, when it was on the BBC website, and I only had the information that was given to you in the bulletin, I have nothing more, that it was allegations about Scott Mills's personal conduct, which have led to him being sacked. I have no more than that. Alright, on to today's show."

According to the 2024 to 2025 pay report, Scott had been earning between £355,000 and £359,999 annually for his work at the BBC.