Scott Mills probe over alleged offences resurfaces after BBC exit

Scott Mills is under renewed scrutiny after it emerged he was questioned by police over historic allegations involving a teenage boy under 16, following his abrupt exit from the BBC.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man in his 40s at the time was interviewed under caution in 2018 as part of an investigation into alleged incidents reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.

Probe resurfaces after shock BBC exit

The investigation began in 2016 after a referral from another police force and was later passed to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, and the case was formally closed in May 2019.

The details have resurfaced after the BBC confirmed Mills is no longer working with the broadcaster, without explaining the circumstances behind his departure.

Timeline raises fresh questions

The re-emergence of the investigation has raised questions about timing and what led to Mills’ sudden exit.

It remains unclear whether the historic case had any connection to the decision.

Reports suggest senior BBC leadership at the time was unaware of the allegations, adding to the uncertainty around how events unfolded.

Long BBC career ends abruptly

Mills spent more than 25 years at the BBC and was one of its most recognisable presenters, most recently hosting the Radio 2 breakfast show after taking over from Zoe Ball in 2025.

His departure marks another high-profile moment for the broadcaster, which has faced a series of controversies involving on-air talent in recent years.

Police confirmed the case did not meet the evidential threshold required for charges but stressed that all such allegations are taken seriously.

With key details still unclear, attention is now focused on what prompted the sudden end to Mills’ long-running role at the BBC.