Scott is leaving Radio 1 after a whopping 24 years on air. (Image credit: Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty), (Image credit: Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images), (Image credit: Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage via Getty), Empowering parents to do it their own way, MONEY DIARY: I tried a no spend challenge - and failed. But Im feeling weird. Im beyond excited to be joining the team and working alongside my radio idols and friends at the legendary Wogan House.. Scott adds: "I can literally finish his sentences and he knows exactly on air when I'm having a bit of a struggle and don't know what to do next.". The final show, titled "Love You, Bye" began with moving tributes . The Radio 1 stalwart has covered for Ken Bruce and Steve Wright on Radio 2 many times before, as well as presenting specials such as last years Neighbours celebration. He is best known for presenting the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2022 and since then, on BBC Radio 2. 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Scott Robert Mills (born 28 March 1973)[1][2] is an English radio DJ, television presenter and occasional actor. The DJ . So what we did is to tone down the features, the music and wait to get advice on what was actually happening.". Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Radio Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all. And the duo will stay in Greater Manchester when they take over Scott's Monday-Thursday 13:00-15:30 slot in September - with the show coming from the BBC's Salford base. "The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. His new Radio 2 show won't be the first time Scott Mills has appeared on the station, having previously stepped in for other broadcasters such as Ken Bruce and Rylan Clark when they are away. And although Vicky and Dean have yet to kick off their new Radio 1, the pair arent strangers to working with the station. His replacement. Were REALLY going to miss you xxx, JACK SAUNDERS (@jackxsaunders) August 25, 2022, Surreal to be listening to @scott_mills last Radio 1 show today. [28] He also hosted a BBC Three television show called Radio 1 on Three, inspired by his radio show. [25] He also appeared as a police officer in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2008. the word jazz, which stood for "excitement", "energy" and "power" has only been known in music history since 1915/16, when it appeared in an article in the "Chicago Daily Tribune". Since Stark and Mills joined forces, they have created memorable segments from Innuendo Bingo to the Whoo Game, and become household names. [15], In April 2019, Mills was a stand in for Rylan Clark on Radio 2's Saturday afternoon show from 3pm to 6pm. @Scott_Mills is joining to present an all-new Mon-Fri show from 2-4pm. sending all the love! He is best known for presenting the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2022 and since then, on BBC Radio 2. The game is so iconic that even Prince William has told them he loves it, according to Scott. [39] Mills was the 50th most influential gay person in Britain the previous year. On 20 March 2017, he hosted a late night show from 10pm to 2am for Sara Cox' Dance-A-Thon. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. "Tune into their next show on Monday from 1pm to hear what they have to say to their listeners. It was more their passion to be there for their audience as a support mechanism - and none more so than during the pandemic. [13], On 28 May 2018, he did Bank Holiday Monday show Radio 2 Remix from 4pm till 7. Mills said: Yeah, because if youve been on the radio for that long, like for me, if Im lucky thats a quarter of my life right on Radio 1? [10] Cox did not return and Mills became pemament presenter of the early evening programme which was renamed The Scott Mills Show. He will. Scott Mills at Radio 1's Big Weekend launch party. Scott Mills has set the record straight on his exit from BBC Radio 1 after 24 years, insisting he hasnt been fired. We uncover the best deals on tickets, fashion, beauty and more. And Saras an amazing presenter, and a wondrous person.. It seems sort of not real. Published 30 April 23, By Sarah Handley Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The thing that struck me when I worked closely with Scott and Chris was their professionalism. The presenter, who currently hosts the Monday to Thursday 1-3.30pm slot on the station, . pic.twitter.com/6EeESFvnpH. Scott Mills and Chris Stark are leaving BBC Radio 1, it was announced today, 1 July. She currently looks after all things Lifestyle for Woman&Home, Goodto.com, and My Imperfect Life. "You don't know all the information yet. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since Sara never returned the slot became The Scott Mills' Show from 1pm-4pm, Monday to Friday. The move has been announced with the news that Mills will be . Scott is leaving Radio 1, which has been his home since 1998, and will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live. "I feel like I am going to wake up tomorrow and all of this was just a dream.". [31][32], In February 2011, it was announced that Mills would take part in the BT Charity Trek along with other celebrities as part of the 2011 Comic Relief Red Nose Day campaign. Their first show as Radio 1s new dynamic duo will air on Monday 5th September 2022. Scott Mills has welcomed megastars such as Ed Sheeran on to his show over the years, "We don't always have to be funny, we are very real with each other which is what people respect about us," Chris says, The pair have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for Comic Relief with their 24-hour LOL-a-thon shows, Nothing to see here - just Scott and Chris posing for a selfie at the Radio 1 Teen Awards way back in 2014. Bath Talking about leaving Radio 1, Chris said: "To wake up every day over the last 10 years and get to work with one of my best friends on a show I love is a dream come true.". [20] The musical was born from an internet rumour that Mills would perform in Rick Rolling The Musical as Rick Astley and other 1980s musicians. On Friday, it was announced the DJ would be moving to Radio 2 to replace Steve Wright as the host of their early afternoon show. Scott later went on to work at GWR FM Bristol, Piccadilly Key 103 in Manchester and Heart 106.2 in London before becoming a national radio star. At the end of September, Ill be taking a break from daytime radio. Ive been doing this programme for 24 years at Radio 2, and so how can I possibly complain? Radio 1 DJ avoids reading out name of explicit Boris Johnson Christmas song, Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in. In his place, Scott will be taking over his afternoon slot on Radio 2. Mills began his career at the age of 16 as a DJ on his local Hampshire commercial radio station, Power FM, after barraging the station with demo tapes. To view this content choose accept and continue. Scott is leaving Radio 1, which has been his home since 1998, and will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live. We have some newsChanges are coming to weekdays from the AutumnWe are bidding farewell to Steve Wright in the Afternoon. The presenter, who has been at the station for . [3] [4] Mills has also been a UK commentator for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest . Scott Mills is a radio presenter from Eastleigh, Hampshire. [36] He currently lives in London. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The final show, titled Love You, Bye began with moving tributes from Mills family including his partner Sam Vaughn. They are both dedicated to their craft - making sure every single second of their show is perfect. 1 Jul 2022. Two brilliant broadcasters who deserve all the love theyre going to receive from the listeners and colleagues today. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He narrated the music TV show The Pop Years which, coincidentally, was also narrated by fellow BBC Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman. He changed the. This is going to be a roller-coaster, all the music I or we really celebrated at the time.. We have some sad news to share, they began. Because sometimes weve had real personal situations, Stark replied. Mills did his show as 'The Bjorn Identity', the story of Jason Bjorn, essentially, the Bourne Identity to the music of ABBA. The pair were known for their bromance and pranking each other but also raised more than 500,000 for Comic Relief with their 24-hour LOL-a-thon show in 2021. Mills grew up in and around Southampton,[35] attending Shakespeare Infant School and Crestwood College Secondary School in Eastleigh. love u @scott_mills (also hiiiii @jrtjoe ?) Whether it's being on-air as events are unfolding such as with 7/7 or an emotional reflection the day after like with the Manchester Arena, Scott's motto has always been to "keep it simple". Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. The musical ran for three nights between 11 and 13 August at the Pleasance One Theatre in Edinburgh. A scary, and at times confusing, period for Radio 1's core audience of 15-24 year olds. In 2010 he did another fringe show The Bjorn Identity which was The Bourne Identity to the music of ABBA. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. While being a regular daytime show host on BBC Radio 1, Mills did some work on Radio 2 as a cover presenter. Scott previously took over from previous host Greg James in 2018. We have some sad news to share..@scott_mills and @Chris_Stark have decided that they will be leaving Radio 1 later this summer.Thank you from all of us for everything, we'll miss you greatly Tune into their next show, this Monday from 1pm to hear what they have to say. Jamie Oliver shared selfie with MasterChefs Jock Zonfrillo hours before his death. Read about our approach to external linking. Whilst at Radio 1 Mills also provided holiday cover for other presenters as well as hosting The Official Chart between June 2018 and August 2022.