[10] Cox did not return and Mills became pemament presenter of the early evening programme which was renamed The Scott Mills Show. Would I love this to go on forever and be forever young? 4 min read. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The show included one last surprise for Mills as Radio 1 operations manager, Tony Wood, announced that their studio, previously called 82A would be renamed 82Mills in his honour. Mills appeared on series 12 of Strictly Come Dancing and his dance partner was Joanne Clifton, sister of Kevin, who also dances on the show. They will present the Monday Thursday, 1pm - 3:30pm slot where they will broadcast from Salford. Steve said: After nearly 24 years of presenting 6 shows a week on Radio 2 - onwards and upwards for some brand new challenges. Some songs for the musical were composed and sent in by listeners to his radio show. He hinted it was not his decision to step down from the show, saying in a statement on Friday: Radio 2 told me several months back that they wanted to do something different in the afternoons, and I thought fair enough. fans who called it a terrible decision. Radio Scott is a brilliant and versatile broadcaster, he is the man for the job! [7] The programme moved to an afternoon slot in April 2012 when Mills swapped presenting duties with Greg James.[11]. SCOTT Mills has built a successful career on TV and radio. But they were able to entertain, inform and support. Why Scott Mills is leaving Radio 1 and who is replacing him Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all. Who is Scott Mills and why is he leaving Radio 1? - The Sun Because you go in there and you can actually forget about it for three hours.. Dean said getting the new show was a "full-on dream come true". Lets give somebody else a go. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. The DJ . [6], Mills moved from Power FM to GWR FM Bristol, staying with the station for two years,[3] before joining Piccadilly Key 103 in Manchester, starting on the late-night slot before moving to the mid-morning show. In his Guardian interview he explained, "I'd just like to be accepted as a normal bloke who is gay and is on the radio and the television." Co-presenter Chris says times like the pandemic made them aware how important it was to "be a space that people can feel like they have someone to talk to". I actually thought maybe I was making it up, maybe I dreamt it. 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 Scott Mills Show has been broadcasting live from Newquay for a week of special programming ahead of Mills and his cohost Chris Starks's final Radio 1 show on 25 August. 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. 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. And you would be wrong for thinking they're talking about last night's football (or Eurovision) and generally catching up, because instead they are laser focused on the next bit of content. Think of Scott Mills and you think of Radio 1. Scott Mills is taking the well-trodden path from BBC Radio 1 to BBC Radio 2 after 24 years working on one of pop's biggest stations. Vicky is currently a regular presenter on BBC Radio Manchester and GAYDIO and has also hosted a range of Radio 1 shows. On 1st July, BBC Radio 1 took to social media to break it to fans that Scott and his co-host and close friend Chris Stark will be leaving (opens in new tab) - with their time together coming to an end this summer. The celebrities spent five days in the Kaisut desert in north Kenya, covering 100 kilometres (62 miles) in temperatures up to 40C. At the end of September, Ill be taking a break from daytime radio. Wrights departure was met with disdain by fans who called it a terrible decision. 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.". And any mention of Scott and Chris is incomplete without another Innuendo Bingo reference which, in a fitting end to their time at Radio 1, they both took part in as contestants for the first time this week. I am quite literally about to live my dream and I cant wait to get going.. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Scott also said he was a little bit in denial about leaving the station, which he joined in 1998. George Frideric Handel: The Triumph of Time and Truth: Sonata (1737) Life & Works: Brahms: The Young Messiah - Brahms: Piano Concerto No. Jamie Oliver shared selfie with MasterChefs Jock Zonfrillo hours before his death. Radio 2 told me several months back that they wanted to do something different in the afternoons, and I thought fair enough. In his place, Scott will be taking over his afternoon slot on Radio 2. Steve Wright meanwhile will continue to host other shows for Radio 2, including Sunday Love Songs, a new Serious Jockin show and some other specials. Well-beloved BBC Radio 1 hosts Chris Stark and Scott Mills are officially saying goodbye to their time at the station as they both embark on new projects. On Friday, it was announced the DJ would be moving to Radio 2 to. His best pal Chris, who joined Radio 1 in 2012, is also leaving the station. Thank you boys. He and @Chris_Stark are the pros of making engaging, hilarious radio that is ALWAYS culturally relevant. To view this content choose accept and continue. [25] He also appeared as a police officer in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2008. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Scott previously took over from previous host Greg James in 2018. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would.". The pair will leave Radio 1 on Thursday 25 August with their replacements set to be announced on 5 July. Scott Mills: Me and my mum are like best mates | Metro News "Time actually does fly when you're having fun, and that's certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1," he says. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. [3] Mills later moved to the late afternoon 'drive time' slot. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The musical is available for viewing on the BBC Radio 1 website.[21]. [9], Mills joined BBC Radio 1 in October 1998 to present the early breakfast show which was broadcast between 4am and 7am. ? pic.twitter.com/Ck9OaND2Zg, Aled Haydn Jones (@ahj) August 25, 2022, Listening to @scott_mills @Chris_Stark and the team doing their last show on @BBCR1 is something special. I actually thought maybe I was making it up, maybe I dreamt it. Fans and fellow broadcasters joined in with tributes. Weve got some news Over to our official spokesman Listen to @BBCR1 Monday at 1pm! The presenter, who currently hosts the Monday to Thursday 1-3.30pm slot on the station, . Scott has also appeared on a number of TV Shows. His replacement. Mills is leaving to replace longstanding DJ Steve Wright on Radio 2 who is also moving on after 24 years. "He used to call up, just as my mate when he was a student. Andrew Williams Wednesday 19 Dec 2012 6:00 am. Reading, the often grim, news on their show for two years during the pandemic was a challenge. Scott Mills is making the well-trodden migration from BBC Radio 1 to BBC Radio 2 after 24 years working on pop's biggest station. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. 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 Scott, I love you mate and Im so proud of what weve achieved.. Scott also thanked co-host Chris, who he called one of my best friends in the world, and wished Steve luck for the future, calling him one of the finest broadcasters. He said: Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1. For his show on BBC Radio 1, see, "Scott Robert MILLS personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK", "Scott Mills Discovers Astrology with Russell Grant", "Radio 1 schedule: Scott Mills and Greg James to swap", "Chris Stark on Instagram: "We've got some news over to our official spokesman Listen to @bbcradio1 Monday at 1pm! He will now be heading over to Radio 2 where he will take over the afternoon show from Steve Wright. The pair will be on air on Monday, July 4 for their next show where they will be. And Saras an amazing presenter, and a wondrous person.. The move has been announced with the news that Mills. Two brilliant broadcasters who deserve all the love theyre going to receive from the listeners and colleagues today. In other words, stepping down from this programme. Eurovision 2023: BBC unveils Radio 2 hosts for Eurovision shows Scott Mills on 24 years at Radio 1: 'Keep it simple and be kind' GoodTo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. "Thank you from all of us for everything, we'll miss you both greatly. [3] In 1995, Mills began to work for the new London station Heart 106.2. "You just have to be aware of your tone and what you say," he tells Newsbeat as he looks back over his 24 years at Radio 1. Heres how it works. Published 30 April 23, By Sarah Handley Im also feeling a little bit in denial that this is actually happening, but apparently it is.. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. The final show, titled Love You, Bye began with moving tributes from Mills family including his partner Sam Vaughn. 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Scott Mills' Radio 1 replacements announced as show moves to Salford Since Stark and Mills joined forces, they have created memorable segments from Innuendo Bingo to the Whoo Game, and become household names. 1 excerpt. [39] Mills was the 50th most influential gay person in Britain the previous year. 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. [13], On 28 May 2018, he did Bank Holiday Monday show Radio 2 Remix from 4pm till 7. Their first show as Radio 1s new dynamic duo will air on Monday 5th September 2022. Scott will be taking up the mantle when Steve Wright leaves Radio 2 (opens in new tab) after over two decades with the station. In July 2005 he shifted to an early-evening weekday slot while covering for Sara Cox who was on maternity leave. 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. True legends. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The pair's new afternoon show will be the station's latest weekday programme to come from outside London. Radio 1 has been the constant through all of this.. Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth have been announced as the replacements for Scott Mills, who is leaving Radio 1 after 24 years. All rights reserved. Scott Mills has set the record straight on his exit from BBC Radio 1 after 24 years, insisting he "hasn't been fired". Scott Robert Mills (born 28 March 1973)[1][2] is an English radio DJ, television presenter and occasional actor. Scott said: "Time actually does fly when youre having fun, and thats certainly been the case over the past 24 years at my beloved Radio 1. Have an amazing last show, said former Newsbeatpresenter Christian Hewgill. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. 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. 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. Scotts new Radio 2 show will then begin in the autumn, airing weekdays from 2-4pm. Ive got in the car feeling down, heard 5 minutes of them and the world has seemed brighter. 2023 BBC. [3] [4] Mills has also been a UK commentator for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest . [23] He has narrated Dating in the Dark on Living. Scott Mills returned to Radio 1 this afternoon for the first time since it was announced he would be leaving the station later this year and opened up about his pending departure.. The schedule shake-up will . He will be making the move over to Capital Radio to join Roman Kemp. Scott Mills is a Radio 1 legend having joined the popular station in 1998. Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth will present Radio 1's first weekday show from Salford, Chris Stark, who joined Scott Mills on Radio 1 in 2012, is also leaving the station. The legendary DJ started at the station in 1998 and has gathered an army of fans over the last 24 years. Their show has genuinely meant so much to me. "The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Mills appeared at number 12 on the Independent on Sunday's Pink List for 2010. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. We have some sad news to share, they began. Scott is leaving Radio 1 to switch over to Radio 2 to take overSteve Wrights early afternoon slot. Mills' parents are separated,[10] although both feature in the show at sporadic intervals. The History of Jazz: From New Orleans to Vienna and Beyond You may want to read Twitters cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. Elsewhere in the conversation about the friendship theyve formed over the years, Mills and Stark said Radio 1 has provided an escape from the stresses of real life. Im beyond excited to be joining the team and working alongside my radio idols and friends at the legendary Wogan House.. But it isnt. Please let us know why you would like to report this comment: The ability to comment will be removed from anyone who does not follow our, prank calls on lunch at school, to realising he and Chris Stark, are two of the nicest people youll ever meet in broadcasting. The sun is setting on Scott Millss 24-year tenure at BBC Radio 1. "It's a genuine friendship that that ended up spilling out onto Radio 1 and a lot has changed in 10 years," he says. Beccy is . Towards the end of the programme, he said: Ill try not to become emotional or self-indulgent, this is going to be a little bit difficult. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Mills won, alongside Stark, the first episode of the two-episode Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars (2016) with their robot Arena Cleaner, which was a collaboration with Dave Moulds, who drove Carbide, second place in the preceding series. The 49-year-old is quitting the youth station to replace radio legend Steve Wright who has been hosting . Meanwhile, Hawkesworth said: It seems sort of not real. But Fatal Attraction didn't need a remake, When the Met Gala starts, how to watch from the UK and the theme explained, Joel Dommett: 'Sienna Miller led me through our sex scene. Stuff is going to happen in that time, people are going to die, people are going to be born, youre going to break up with people, youre going to get with new people That all happens, but the radio with you has been my sanctuary. He began his career at the age of 16 as a host of his local radio station Power FM.
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