Watford's Chris Stark and Scott Mills are leaving BBC Radio 1 - Yahoo! Scott is a brilliant and versatile broadcaster, he is the man for the job!". As Scott Mills leaves Radio 1, an era of drivetime silliness Legendary DJ Scott is heading to Radio 2 to take over the afternoon show from Steve Wright, while his long-time co-host Chris Stark is leaving the BBC. [44], In November 2022, Mills' 24-hour Treadmill walking marathon with Radio 2 raised over 1.2M for Children in Need. Scott Mills has left Radio 1 after a mammoth 24 years entertaining the nation and needless to say, it got emotional. pic.twitter.com/dfLEYEDCfJ. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. [34], This article is about the radio host. But he admits Prime Minister Boris Johnson being taken into intensive care after he was diagnosed with Covid was "one of the scariest" moments he had on the airwaves. In his place, Scott will be taking over his afternoon slot on Radio 2. Scott joined Radio 1 in 1998 as a presenter for the early breakfast show between 4am-7am. LoveYouBye x pic.twitter.com/XXEQ6SW8Z4. The station I pretended to be on in my bedroom from the age of six. He declared, Its bittersweet because like so many millions of people I am a huge fan of Scott & Chris. 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. Whether in the room with them or watching from afar in the news studio, you get to see what happens between the songs. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. 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. On 1 July 2022 it was announced that Mills would be leaving Radio 1 after 24 years to replace Steve Wright in the afternoon on BBC Radio 2.[12]. Steve Wright shared the news that Mills will be taking over live during his show, Steve Wright in the Afternoon, saying: I cant hold the slot forever, so lets give somebody else a go.. The DJ admitted he is also "a little bit in denial" about leaving the station after 24 years. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Scott was joined by Chris at Radio 1 in 2012 and their bromance has blossomed over the last 10 years - but Chris found his way on to the show almost by fluke. True legends. Where are Scott Mills and Chris Stark going and why are they leaving Scott Mills Announces Who's Going To Replace Him On BBC Radio 1 - LADbible Radio 1 has confirmed Scott and Chris replacements as hosts of the early afternoon slot will be announced on Tuesday at 2pm. Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. Discussing how the news revealed on social media in a tongue-in-cheek video by singer Lewis Capaldi alongside the BBCs official announcement, Scott said: Some people think this is a prank because this show is known for being stupid, and pranking a lot. The presenter, who has been at the station . "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. 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. Based on his initial success he was given the graveyard slot (1am-6am) and became the youngest radio presenter in the UK. Scott is leaving Radio 1 after a whopping 24 years on air. I am quite literally about to live my dream and I cant wait to get going.. Scott Mills is vacating his position as host of BBC Radio 1's Official Chart show, it's been announced. Scott Mills on 24 years at Radio 1: 'Keep it simple and be kind' pic.twitter.com/dfLEYEDCfJ. He has presented Steve Wright in the Afternoon on the Radio 2 slot since 1999 and also presents Steve Wrights Sunday Love Songs on the network. Mills grew up in and around Southampton,[35] attending Shakespeare Infant School and Crestwood College Secondary School in Eastleigh. 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 changed the. 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