Scott Mills has been sacked from BBC Radio 2 following allegations over his personal conduct relating to a historic relationship dating back more than 10 years, according to sources. The allegations involve a historic police investigation into serious sexual offences against a boy under 16, reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000, but the case was dropped around seven years ago due to lack of evidence, sources said.
Outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie said Mills had to be fired after receiving new information about him, according to Davie. Mills has not commented on the news of his replacement. In a separate statement, Mills said he fully cooperated with the police investigation and hopes the public will respect his wish not to make further public comment, as reported by The Sun.
Sara Cox has been announced as the new host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, replacing Scott Mills, according to the BBC. Cox said she is 'ecstatic, honoured and incredibly chuffed' to be taking over the breakfast show, as reported by the BBC. Gary Davies has been standing in as breakfast show presenter since Mills was removed, according to sources.
Cox is expected to replace Mills on the Eurovision Song Contest commentary role, according to The Sun. She commented on the Eurovision semi-finals on Radio 2 last year, according to the BBC. In a separate interview, according to Metro - Main, Cox described herself as no longer afraid to 'crumple a man's fragile ego' by having an opinion. She also ran a 135-mile ultramarathon for Children in Need, raising £11.5 million, according to the BBC. Cox has been married to tech company director Ben Cyzer for 13 years, according to reports.
The exact timeline of Cox starting the breakfast show has not been confirmed. It is also unclear whether any other candidates were considered for the role.