Scott Mills sacked

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Link here. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckge1yn50y8o
Very happy as I can't stand him

This thread is awful

the fact that he is a gay man does not mean he’s abusing young boys any more than if he was straight! All this Schofield talk is ridiculous.

Rylan is not a racist and MN is the only place you get called racist for questioning anything relating to migrants or religious groups. It’s ok to ask questions you know!
mostly from people who live some idyllic rural life where Mrs. goggins still owns the post office.

I quite like Scott Mills. I think for many of us in our 40s we’ve grown up with him on the radio.

Ive no doubt at some the actual reason will come out. I think the BBC are massively up on huge checks constantly - my friend works in the BBC building and there’s all sorts of changes.

As long as they don’t replace him with Nick ‘grimmy’ Grimshaw…… only radio host I literally can’t stand and to be honest, this would be my next guess of who would be sacked next.

I still listen to Ken! His voice is like a lovely warm comfort blanket!

What did he actually say Ive missed this

Also, to be quite honest at my age, Im not really bothered by what people do as long as its not breaking the law. You can have a different view to me, you can be unfaithful, use drugs (yes that is illegal), perhaps you're an arsehole. I dont really care, if I like your show or listening to you or your music or acting well then so be it.

The slightest sniff these days of someone doing something that is newly 'inappropriate' and suddenly they're out of a job.

Exactly what I said!

Clara Amfo would be a really good shout. What’s she up to now? I used to really like her on R1 and she’s very knowledgeable about her music.

They aren’t facts though, are they? That doesn’t happen. And it’s something a lot of racists say, so if someone says it I’m at least suspicious that they might be a bit racist.

Isn't it about time that some regional radio presenters were promoted to radio 2, evenif its just the night shift?
Currently we have the same presenters being shuffled around to fill gaps in the schedule. They also have other gigs (tv presenters, singers, comedians etc).

Or he admitted what ever it is.

Sounds painful to me!! 😆

This! Proper DJ’s who love music given a real chance.

Agreed. He isn't a racist. He's misinformed and is guilty of the same ignorance of probably a majority of the population, having believed things reported as being fact. I blame social media, algorithms and mainstream media being driven by clicks so using sensationalist headlines which often aren't even a vague reflection of the story, coupled with stock images used to rile.

He doesn't seem closed to learning.

Yep - I bet it was witnessed, reported, and he admitted to it.

I also saw another allegation that he was found suddenly and mysteriously in possession of 12 tonnes of KitKats

Josh is actually excellent on radio. Much better than the other comedians they have on to cover.

I reckon it’s bullying junior colleagues. With irrefutable evidence such as video and/or audio recordings.

Why do you think that. Just curious.

I agree she's a good presenter but being knowledgeable about music isn't what the breakfast show is about. That's more 6 Music. Radio 2 breakfast is more chatting, games and guests. I don't think Clara would be suited to it at all tbh...

Really shocked at this, love Scott. I’m another grown up listening to him, him, chappers, Becky and Chris used to make me howl with laughter.

the fact that he is a gay man does not mean he’s abusing young boys any more than if he was straight!

Agreed.

I just knew a thread about a gay man would take a turn on MN.

No wonder there is still a need for a pride month each year.

Exactly this - except I do rather like Scott on the radio - he grew in me and sometimes made me proper laugh (which is no mean feat first thing in the morning).

He clearly loved his show and it seems extraordinary that he would do something to risk losing it - maybe it is something historic?

I do also hope he is getting appropriate support. I’m not excusing him if he has done something bad but can’t help feeling a bit sorry for him

Personally love Gary Davies 🙂

Strange to go to sacking when the news only says it’s an allegation.

It does seem very sudden. I’m guessing either there was an incident with many witnesses, he admitted whatever it is or outside agencies are involved

Yes that's the likely outcome. Saw rumours floating a while back on X and thought mmm not good, if true. The fact he's hung on so long for a couple of months is interesting. IMHO, there's a paper trail.

Well yes we obviously got that pun. But is there any more info from your “sources”? Or just having fun?