Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
Summary
Scott Mills was the highest paid BBC presenter in the last financial year before he was sacked following accusations of historical sexual offences. The BBC's latest annual report also showed a drop in TV licences in force and changes in salaries among other top BBC stars.Key Facts
- Scott Mills earned about £745,000 hosting the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show before his exit in March.
- He was accused of historical sexual offences but was not charged after cooperating with a police investigation.
- The BBC's annual report shows a drop of 539,000 TV licences in the last financial year and a total decline of 2 million in five years.
- Other top earners included Greg James, Stephen Nolan, Laura Kuenssberg, Vernon Kay, and Alan Shearer.
- Gary Lineker’s salary fell significantly after leaving BBC two months into the financial year.
- Scott Mills’ salary nearly doubled from the previous year, rising from £355,000 to £745,000.
- Zoe Ball, Mills’ predecessor, earned over £1.36m in 2019 but her pay decreased before she left BBC Radio 2.
- The former single host role of Gary Lineker on Match of the Day is now split between three presenters, all earning significantly less individually than Lineker.
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