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BBC Fires Scott Mills, Sara Cox Leads Women-Dominated Top-10
7/14/2026
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- BBC sacked former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills in March 2026 after he earned £745,000-£749,999, the highest on-air salary.
- Mills earned £355,000-£359,999 in 2025, ranking 11th, while Laura Kuenssberg led female pay at £405,000-£409,999.
- Sara Cox took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in July 2026, marking the entry of four women into the top-10 earners.
