Scott Mills was sacked from BBC Radio 2 over allegations regarding his “private misconduct”.
Scott Mills was sacked from his BBC Radio 2 job (Picture: BBC)
Former Good Morning Britain panelist Narinder Kaur has put herself ahead as a possible alternative for Scott Mills on his BBC Radio 2 present. It was introduced on Monday (March 30) that the 53-year-old has been sacked from his BBC Radio 2 job over allegations regarding his “private misconduct”.
He was taken off air final week after an allegation was made about his behaviour and reportedly sacked on the weekend. The BBC mentioned in a press release: “Whereas we don’t touch upon issues regarding people, we are able to affirm Scott Mills is not contracted to work with the BBC.” Minutes after the information was introduced, Jeremy Vine panelist Narinder threw her title into the ring, noting that now could be nearly as good a time as ever to place herself ahead.
Narinder has put herself ahead to be Mills’ alternative (Picture: Channel 5)
“That is nearly as good a time as any to ask @BBC – can I’ve his gig now please? I have been asking for 25yrs and haven’t any “private misconducts,” she wrote on X.
Totally behind the concept, one commented: “@BBC get Narinder a gig, she’s a nationwide treasure and isn’t a prison.”
One other declared: “I’d assist that.”
TV presenter Dan Wootton branded the put up “shameless”, prompting Narinder to reply: “God loves a trier Dan You realize me…”
Mills’ abrupt departure comes after he spent greater than 20 years working for the company. He joined Radio 1 in 1998 and remained there till 2022, the place he took over Steve Wright’s afternoon slot on Radio 2.
He took over the breakfast present on Radio 2 from Zoe Ball in January 2025, however will now get replaced by a brand new presenter following his axe.
The allegation relates a historic male relationship from greater than 10 years in the past, in keeping with the Mirror. Lorna Clarke, Director of Music on the BBC, confirmed the sacking in a press release to employees.
It learn: “I needed to personally let you understand that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast present, and the BBC. I do know that this information shall be sudden and sudden and due to this fact should come as a shock.
“Not least as so many people have labored with Scott over an awesome a few years, throughout a broad vary of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. I felt it was necessary to share this information with you on the earliest alternative.”
She added: “In fact, it’ll additionally come as a shock to our viewers and constant breakfast present listeners too. I’ll replace everybody with extra data on plans for the present once I’m in a position to. Whereas I respect lots of you’ll have questions, I hope you’ll be able to perceive that I’m not going to be saying something additional now.”
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