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Who will replace sacked Scott Mills on the BBC's Radio 2 Breakfast Show?

A number of big names have been thrown into the mix to replace veteran broadcaster Mills after his shock exit

Evening Standard

Scott Mills fired from BBC Radio 2 over ‘personal conduct’

Departure brings a celebrated three-decade career with the corporation to an end

The Independent UK

Scott Mills: The British radio staple whose shock sacking has left listeners reeling

RADIO: The news that Mills has been fired has blindsided Mills’ colleagues and fans, writes Nick Hilton. His path to success was forged through his dependability and cheeky chappy persona – but now his 27-year career at the BBC has all been lost overnight

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Scott Mills abruptly taken off air before sacking over personal conduct

The DJ was last on air last Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Scott Mills delivers final message to fans before BBC sacking

Scott Mills told fans “see you tomorrow” as he signed off from his final Radio 2 show before being sacked by the BBC.

The Independent UK

Why was Scott Mills sacked? Everything we know as Radio 2 DJ fired from £355,000-a-year job

Fresh details emerge of a police investigation into Scott Mills, which was closed in 2019 due to a lack of evidence

Evening Standard

Inside Scott Mills and partner Sam Vaughan's life as Radio 2 DJ is sacked

Mills and Vaughan have been together since 2017, and won Celebrity Race Across The World in 2024

Evening Standard

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Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills sacked by BBC over ‘personal conduct’

The 53-year-old took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show from Zoe Ball last year.

Evening Standard

Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC Radio 2 star fired over ‘personal conduct’

BBC presenter took over the Radio 2 breakfast show in 2024

The Independent UK

Scott Mills sacked: Boy in ex-BBC Radio 2 DJ's sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say

The 53-year-old presenter was questioned under caution but the case was dropped due to a lack of evidence

Evening Standard

Beloved BBC Radio 2 host quits show after 14 years on air

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The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck Steps Down – Here's What Made Her Say Goodbye to BBC Radio 2

The heartfelt farewell of Liza Tarbuck as she steps down from BBC Radio 2's beloved Saturday evening show after 14 years. Her warmth and humor made the program a weekend staple

International Business Times UK

Liza Tarbuck quits BBC Radio 2 after 14 years: ‘I want my weekends back’

‘This is terrible news for us,’ fellow Radio 2 host Jo Whiley said after learning news

The Independent UK

Liza Tarbuck steps down from Radio 2 show

Shaun Keaveny will present the Saturday evening slot until the end of March and described Tarbuck as his ‘hero’.

Evening Standard

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Radio 2 in the Park heading to Stirling this summer

The event will take place in the Scottish city in August.

The Independent UK

BBC radio breakfast shows see listeners increase bar one station

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station with Scott Mills at the helm

Evening Standard

BBC radio breakfast shows enjoy increase in listeners

Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station, with an average weekly audience of 12.7 million.

Evening Standard

Dermot O’Leary plays tribute to Terry Wogan on 10th anniversary of his death

Sir Terry’s 1978 hit single The Floral Dance was played on BBC Radio 2 on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Strictly needs Zoe Ball – but does she need Strictly?

IN FOCUS: The veteran broadcaster is a frontrunner to replace Tess and Claudia on the BBC juggernaut but, after a difficult few years, will she swap her hard-won work-life balance for one of the biggest roles in TV, asks Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball says she’d ‘love’ to host Strictly Come Dancing after mounting speculation

Ex-Radio 2 star has broken silence on rumours she'll host BBC series

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares family's 'tricky' reaction to her quitting drinking after 'shameful' past experiences

The Radio 2 star, 55, went to rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for decades

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball reveals she is donating her bras after 'losing weight'

Ball said on her podcast it was ‘brilliant’ she’d lost weight, but that she needs to sort out her bra drawer

The Independent UK

Zoe Ball’s dad claims she’s in the running for Strictly Come Dancing role – and reveals when BBC will decide

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Dooley are also believed to be on the BBC’s shortlist

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares telling post about 'powerful new year' after quitting Radio 2 show amid Strictly rumours

The radio host, 55, is one of the frontrunners to replace Claudia Winkleman or Tess Daly as a host on Strictly Come Dancing

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans back Zoe Ball for hosting job after Radio 2 exit announcement

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will present their final episode of Strictly this Saturday

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