Scott Mills Podcast Axed Amid Controversy

Scott Mills' podcast with has reportedly been axed just weeks before its release - after he was sacked from the  following new information on a sexual offence police investigation into him in 2017. 

Pop Top 10 hosted by the duo launched in September 2024 but now the BBC Sounds podcast - which was due to drop new episodes in April 29 - has been shelved, claims a new report.

It comes as on Wednesday Scott released an emotional statement after being axed from the BBC.

The star, 53, was investigated then cleared over allegations of 'serious sexual offences' against a boy under the age of 16 between 1997 and 2000.

The  admitted it was aware of the investigation into Mills back in 2017 - before sacking him last week following new information.

The DJ and radio presenter has broken his silence tonight, thanking colleagues and listeners for their 'kindness' following his 27-year career with the corporation and admitted he was investigated by police over sex offences. 

Now The Sun have reported that his podcast with pal Rylan won't go ahead as planned with new episodes.

On the podcast the pair debate and rank iconic music and pop culture with a special guest. Previous guests include Richard Osmond, Katherine Ryan and EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy.

In a statement the BBC told The Daily Mail in response: 'We can confirm he is no longer contracted to work on any BBC projects.' 

Scott broke his silence on Wednesday. 

'I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss,' he said. 

'The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation. In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me. 

'An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018.' 

His statement added: 'As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges.

'Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter.'

Corporation chiefs felt they had 'no choice' but to dismiss Radio 2's flagship morning show host after fresh claims about his alleged conduct.

It came as concerns were being raised by friends that he was avoiding phone calls and had 'gone to ground' following Monday's announcement by the BBC.

Hampshire Police said the sexual offence allegations were first reported by a third party in 2016, and that the force logged the details and passed on information to the Metropolitan Police for investigation. 

The t confirmed they questioned Mills over the accusations when reported to them that year, but Prosecution Service found there was not enough evidence and closed the case in 2019.

The BBC has declined to say why he was dismissed other than that it was related to his 'personal conduct' - but faced questions as to why he was kept on air despite reportedly knowing he was interviewed under caution between 2018 and 2019.

Now new information is said to have been passed to the BBC relating to the same alleged victim but different to previous claims. 

A BBC spokesperson said in a new statement today: 'Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many.

'We also recognise there's been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved.

'What we can confirm is that in recent weeks, we obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him. As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values and terminated his contracts on Friday 27 March.