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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy,Louis Chilton and Lauren Morris

The presenters who could replace Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2

  • Scott Mills has been abruptly sacked from his role as host of the BBC Radio 2 weekday breakfast show.
  • The BBC is now seeking a high-profile replacement for the prestigious role, previously held by figures like Terry Wogan and Ken Bruce.
  • Vernon Kay is considered a frontrunner, currently hosting Radio 2's mid-morning slot with 6.7 million weekly listeners.
  • Sara Cox, a former Radio 1 breakfast show host and current Radio 2 drivetime presenter, is also a strong candidate, as is Dermot O’Leary, who currently hosts the station's Saturday breakfast show.
  • Other notable contenders include Rylan Clark, Clara Amfo, Romesh Ranganathan, Richie Anderson and Gary Davies, who is currently acting as the replacement for Mills.

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