The repercussions continue to grow for Scott Mills after his dismissal from BBC, with fresh developments emerging in the days following his exit. The veteran radio presenter, who recently lost his role amid misconduct allegations, is now seeing further public and professional ties unravel.
A commemorative plaque bearing Mills’ name has been removed from a bridge at Fleet Services on the M3. The sign, originally installed in 2016 following a light-hearted on-air campaign with fellow presenter Chris Stark, had stood as a quirky tribute for nearly a decade. Its sudden disappearance was noticed by visitors earlier this week.
The site is managed by Welcome Break, which is understood to have taken down the plaque shortly after news of Mills’ dismissal became public.
BBC Action and Investigation Timeline
The broadcaster confirmed it terminated Mills’ contracts last week, only days after he was taken off air. The decision followed the emergence of new details linked to an earlier police investigation into an alleged historical sexual offence involving a minor under the age of 16.
According to the BBC, it had been aware of an investigation dating back to 2017 but moved swiftly after receiving additional information in recent weeks.
The case had previously been examined by the Metropolitan Police. A full file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which concluded that the evidential threshold required to bring charges had not been met. The investigation was subsequently closed in 2019.
Mills Responds to Allegations
Mills addressed the situation publicly in a statement released two days after his dismissal. He confirmed that the investigation referenced in official statements related to him and said he had cooperated fully with authorities during the process.
He noted that the allegation, first raised in 2016, concerned an incident said to have occurred nearly three decades ago. Emphasizing that the case had been closed for several years without charges, he expressed hope that his request for privacy would be respected moving forward.
The presenter also extended gratitude to colleagues and listeners who had supported him, acknowledging the abrupt end to his long-running broadcasting role.
Charity Severs Ties
In another development, children’s cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK announced it had ended its association with Mills. He had served as a patron since 2021, but the organization confirmed it had decided to part ways following his departure from the BBC.
Sudden On-Air Absence
Mills’ last appearance on his Radio 2 programme came on March 24, when he signed off as usual. However, he did not return the following day, with another presenter stepping in to host the show.
As the situation continues to evolve, the presenter faces ongoing scrutiny while institutions previously linked to him reassess their associations.
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