Plaque Honoring Scott Mills Removed from M3 Bridge After BBC Dismissal
A commemorative plaque dedicated to former BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills has been removed from the bridge at Fleet Services on the M3 motorway. The plaque was installed in 2016 after Mills successfully campaigned to have the bridge named in his honor.
Timing and Reasons for Removal Remain Unclear
The exact timing and specific reasons for the plaque's removal are currently unknown. However, a driver who stopped at the service station on April 2, 2026, noticed that the dedication had been taken down. According to reports from The Sun, Welcome Break, the company that owns and operates Fleet Services, removed the plaque to distance themselves from the former broadcaster.
Background: BBC Termination and Police Investigation
Scott Mills was terminated by the BBC on Friday, March 27, 2026, after the broadcaster received new information regarding his personal conduct. This decision followed revelations about a Metropolitan Police investigation launched in December 2016 into allegations of serious sexual offenses against a teenage boy under the age of 16.
The alleged incidents are reported to have occurred between 1997 and 2000. The Crown Prosecution Service and police closed the case in May 2019, determining there was insufficient evidence to bring charges. BBC News reports that the BBC became aware of the police investigation into Mills' alleged behavior in 2017, though it remains unclear whether they knew the victim's age at that time.
Official Statements from BBC and Mills
In a statement released on April 1, 2026, the BBC stated that Mills was fired after new information about his conduct came to light. Mills responded through his lawyers late on Wednesday, confirming he had spoken to police about the historic allegation.
Mills stated: An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offense which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018. The Crown Prosecution Service determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges.
He concluded by thanking supporters, former colleagues, and listeners for their kindness during this difficult period.
Programming Changes at BBC
Following Mills' dismissal, the BBC has announced that Sara Cox will replace him as Eurovision commentary co-host. Additionally, Tyler West will take over as host of a new Race Across The World companion podcast, filling the vacancy left by Mills' departure.
Metro has contacted Welcome Break for comment regarding the plaque removal, but no official statement has been released at this time.
