Scott Mills made a heartbreaking announcement during what has now become his final show on BBC Radio 2. The 53-year-old presenter has reportedly been sacked from the BBC following an allegation relating to his personal conduct, according to The Mirror. Scott has not been on air since last Tuesday, with Gary Davies stepping in while the BBC assessed the situation.

A BBC spokesperson confirmed: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."

On his final day on air, Scott maintained his usual cheerful demeanor, though he made a sombre announcement an hour into the show. After playing a song by the Kaiser Chiefs, he said: "I just want to quickly mention someone who a lot of us worked with here at BBC Radio 2 over many years, who has sadly died.

"We only got the news yesterday, so we're all feeling, a little bit, well, very sad and in shock. Our wonderful friend and colleague, Ian Deeley, who was an absolute legend round these parts… just sending love to all of Ian's friends and family."

Following the tribute, he continued with his show alongside colleague Ellie Brennan. During the episode, he also engaged listeners in lighthearted chat, including asking for opinions on him getting a perm to look like Gary Davies, who has been covering for him over the past six days.

According to reports, BBC Radio 2 staff were informed about Mills’ departure by Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, who said:

"I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock.

"Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity."

She added: "It will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners. I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I’m able to. While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now."

Meanwhile, Vernon Kay, host of the mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2, also paid tribute to Ian Deeley, the studio manager whose death Scott had mentioned. He said: "The BBC family were devastated to hear that our brilliant studio manager, Ian Deeley, had died unexpectedly but peacefully at the age of 45. At his heart, Ian was a broadcaster — whether driving the desk, engineering an outside broadcast, producing or presenting, he loved radio with every fibre of his being."

Vernon continued: "Even though he was relatively young, Ian had a long and illustrious career, working on nearly every BBC radio station. He loved working here at Radio 2, and one of his career highlights was working with our friend Steve Wright. Steve always said, 'Ian, keep it cranked,' and he did."