Jeremy Vine Speaks Out After Scott Mills’ BBC Exit Shocks Colleagues
Key Points
- Vine described feeling "shock and grief" over Mills' sudden BBC exit
- He first assumed the report was an AI spoof or a laptop virus
- BBC staff reportedly reacted with audible gasps, stunned by the high-profile dismissal
JEREMY Vine has finally broken his silence on Scott Mills’ abrupt departure from the BBC, revealing he was left in “shock and grief” by the news.
The veteran broadcaster described Scott, who was axed over historical allegations, as a “very popular bloke” among colleagues.
Jeremy admitted he initially thought the story was an “AI spoof” or a “virus” on his laptop before realising the BBC had actually dropped Scott.
He sent Scott a supportive text saying: “I hold you in the highest regard and I wish you all the best.”
Jeremy also contrasted Scott’s popularity with that of Huw Edwards, who was convicted of child offences and described as someone who “bullied upwards”.
The presenter revealed he only found out about Scott’s sacking 17 minutes before going on air and addressed the news live, admitting he had no further details beyond the BBC’s statement.
Scott Mills, once a £355,000-a-year Radio 2 star, was recently spotted out with his husband, looking unshaven and wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap.
Inside the BBC, the decision to sack Scott reportedly caused audible gasps, with staff stunned by the sudden move.
BBC correspondent Sima Kotecha said the news was “mega” and suggested the reasons behind the dismissal must be “very significant” given Scott’s high profile.
Scott had taken over Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 slot last year, making his exit all the more surprising to the broadcasting world.
Jeremy’s candid comments shed light on the quiet shock rippling through the BBC as one of its big names faces a sudden career upheaval.
