politics
April 2, 2026
BBC sacks presenter Scott Mills over ‘personal conduct’
BBC presenter Scott Mills was investigated by police in the past for sexual abuse of an underage boy, UK media has reported
TL;DR
- BBC presenter Scott Mills was fired due to allegations concerning his personal conduct.
- Mills was reportedly investigated by the Metropolitan Police in 2016 and 2018 over allegations of sexually abusing a teenage boy between 1997 and 2000.
- The police probe was eventually dropped due to insufficient evidence.
- Mills was one of the BBC's highest-paid stars, earning over £355,000 annually.
- The incident brings to light a history of child sexual abuse allegations against BBC personalities, including Jimmy Savile, Stuart Hall, Rolf Harris, and Huw Edwards.
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