Scott Mills reportedly said that, after thinking about his own behavior, he would have “sacked” himself for turning up to work drunk. A later report also says he reflected that the incident “could have been a massive blunder” and that Radio 1 understood why he was struggling.

What the reports say

  • The Mirror says Mills was speaking about a period when he was dealing with grief and drinking heavily.
  • In that context, he said: “Even I would have dismissed me”.
  • Other coverage says the BBC has since confirmed he is no longer contracted to work with the corporation, though it did not give public details.

Why people are talking about it

The story is trending because it combines a major BBC presenter, a sudden departure, and a quote that sounds unusually blunt and self-critical. Some posts and forum chatter are focusing on the broader fallout rather than the exact wording itself.

In plain English

The key line being circulated is essentially Scott Mills admitting that, looking back, he thought his own conduct was bad enough that he would have fired himself.