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BBC Terminates Scott Mills' Contract Amid Sexual Offence Allegations

4/1/2026

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Scott Mills Fired

Scott Mills, a BBC figure, had his contract terminated by the BBC after allegations of serious sexual offences dating from 1997 to 2000.
The Metropolitan Police investigated Mills in 2018, but the case was closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence.
Mills was a prominent BBC figure for over 25 years, last appearing on air on March 24, and the BBC has not disclosed details of the allegations.

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Scott Mills Fired

Scott Mills, a BBC figure, had his contract terminated by the BBC after allegations of serious sexual offences dating from 1997 to 2000.
The Metropolitan Police investigated Mills in 2018, but the case was closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence.
Mills was a prominent BBC figure for over 25 years, last appearing on air on March 24, and the BBC has not disclosed details of the allegations.

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