The BBC have replaced Scott Mills with Sara Cox as one of its commentators for the Eurovision Song Contest.
On Monday it was announced that the long-running BBC employee, 53, had been sacked following allegations over his ‘personal conduct’, which allegedly relate to a ‘historic relationship dating back more than 10 years’.
Confirming the news, the BBC said: ‘While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.’
Then, this morning, it was reported that Mills was let go after an alleged complaint was made against him about a historic police investigation into ‘serious sexual offences against a boy under 16’.
Whilst best known for taking over BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show from Zoe Ball last year, since 2011 he’s also been part of the national broadcaster’s coverage of Eurovision.
In recent years he’s commentated the two semi-finals alongside Rylan Clark, but after news of his firing was announced, it seemed clear he would also no longer be involved in the song contest – which will be held in Vienna in May.
That has now seemingly been confirmed following reports that his Radio 2 colleague Sara – who has presented its teatime show over the past seven years – was taking over.
The Sun has reported: ‘Sara and Rylan have now been formally put forward to cover the event following Scott’s departure.’
Aside from commentating the semi-finals on BBC One, Mills has also covered the final live on Radio 2. He’s also historically broadcast his show from the hosting city for the week leading up to the event.
Speaking about his love for the contest last year, Mills said: ‘Eurovision is like a melting pot and we’re all there for the same reason and everyone can chat and talk about what songs they like and what they don’t like.
‘We absolutely adore it. It’s our World Cup. I look forward to it so much and that’s what’s magical about it. Everyone’s there for the same reason.’
Just last month he was chosen to announce the UK entry of Look Mum No Computer live on his Radio 2 breakfast show.
While this will mark the first time Cox will commentate the contest live on TV, last year she commentated the semi-finals live on Radio 2 last year.
The semi-finals of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12 and 14, with the final to be held on May 16.
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