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BBC sacks Scott Mills over historical sexual offence allegations

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The sacking is related to allegations about Mills' personal conduct, specifically a historical relationship or sexual offences against a teenage boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000.

15 backing sources

Mills married his husband Sam in 2024 after winning the celebrity version of BBC's Race Across the World.

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Mills was paid between £355,000 and £359,999 a year by the BBC.

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Open Questions

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What specific new information or compelling evidence led to Mills' sacking, as the BBC has refused to comment on details.
Whether Mills informed the BBC about the police investigation in 2016 or 2018, as sources give conflicting accounts.
The identity and current status of the alleged victim in the historical sexual offences case.
Why the BBC acted with such unusual speed in sacking Mills compared to other high-profile departures.
The full extent of Mills' personal conduct issues beyond the historical allegations, as reports mention other incidents but lack comprehensive details.
Timing of the BBC's awareness of the police investigation into Millsfactual

The BBC admitted it knew about the police investigation into Mills in 2017.

According to The Independent - Main, Daily Mail - Home
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The director general at the time of the 2016 police probe, Tony Hall, did not know about the allegations, according to a source.

According to Daily Mail - News

Context: This contradiction raises questions about the BBC's internal knowledge and handling of the allegations, potentially indicating a lack of transparency or communication within the corporation.

Timing of police questioning of Millsfactual

Mills was investigated by police in 2016 over allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy under 16.

According to Daily Mail - Home, The Independent - Main, Daily Mail - News, Daily Mirror - Main
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Mills told the BBC in 2018 he had been questioned by police, according to a source.

According to Daily Mail - Home

Context: This discrepancy creates confusion over the exact timeline of the police investigation, which could affect understanding of when the BBC became aware and how it responded.

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