after Scott Millssudden firing, speculation about who will take over his radio and the waiting tasks have already started.
This morning it was revealed that BBC The Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter was let go on his ‘personal conduct’.
The allegation “relates to a historical relationship dating back more than 10 years,” according to The mirror.
It is understood that Mills will not be involved in any of his upcoming BBC projects, from his popular morning radio show. EUROVISION coverage.
The favorite to take over at Radio 2 is the presenter Vernon Kayaccording to presenters William Hill, with odds of 6/4.
Kay, 51, is no stranger to the station and currently hosts the midday show, having taken over from Ken Bruce in the year 2023.
Not far behind is Gary Davies at 5/2, who entered the Mills this week and is best known as a regular presenter of Top of the Pops.
He has become a Radio 2 favorite after returning to the airwaves in 2018 with Sounds of the 80s, which is broadcast live every Saturday night.
Davies, 68, took Mills’ usual spot this morning, simply saying he would be ‘on for Scott until Thursday this week’ without revealing any other details.
Fellow disc jockey OJ Borg is next on 11/4. He’s currently hosting the overnight show, which runs from 12am to 3am, so the morning slot would be a lie.
Lee Philips, a spokesman for William Hill, said: “With Scott Mills’ departure confirmed from BBC Radio 2, attention has quickly turned to who takes on one of the biggest roles in UK radio.
“Our early bet has Vernon Kay ahead at 6/4, but just behind him is Gary Davies at 5/2 and OJ Borg at 11/4, having previously run the show.”
They added: ‘Other possible candidates include Rylan Clark (7/2), Clara Amfo (4/1) and Tony Blackburn (6/1), followed by Strictly Come Dancing and Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman (8/1).’
Mills was set to return to Eurovision this year alongside Rylan, having previously been a commentator for the semi-finals.
The pair also have a podcast, Pop Top 10, which the BBC recently announced would be returning for another series, the future of which is now unknown.
Also in the mix are comedian Joe Wilkinson at 10/1 and Taskmaster star Alex Horne at 20/1 to replace him ‘on one of BBC Radio’s flagship shows’.
No details have been released as to why Mills was let go from the BBC, with which he has a nearly 30-year history.
A statement from the BBC said: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm that Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
Mills has yet to issue a statement in response to his departure.
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