BBC bosses poised to offer Scott Mills Radio 2 replacement to rightful 'heir'

BBC bosses poised to offer Scott Mills Radio 2 replacement to rightful 'heir'Following Scott Mills' sacking from the Radio 2 Breakfast Show last month, BBC bosses are reportedly eyeing up a potential star to replace himComments3amRishma Dosani09:54, 16 Apr 2026Updated 09:55, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesScott was taken off air last week(Image: PA)BBC bosses are poised to offer the Radio 2 Breakfast Show job to a familiar voice in the wake of Scott Mills being sacked, it has been claimed.The 53-year-old was axed last month before details emerged of a police investigation launched in 2016, over allegations of serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16 between 1997 and 2000. Following the news of Mills' shock departure, a string of names have been linked to his job, including Vernon Kay and OJ Borg, but a replacement has yet to be announced.According to reports, Sara Cox, 51, is regarded as the “heir apparent” and is expected to be offered the title later in the year.READ MORE: Scott Mills breaks cover as he is seen for the first time since BBC sackingREAD MORE: Scott Mills removed from summer concert line-up after BBC sackingView 4 Images(Image: w8media)“Since Scott left, she has been the name which has been discussed as the best candidate and everyone at Radio 2 is saying she will be offered it,” an insider told the Sun. "Sara has made a huge success of her drivetime slot and is hugely popular at the station, plus she’s hosted the Breakfast Show as a stand-in before.“The BBC won’t be rushing this through as they want the dust to settle. But Sara is the one in line and, as far as her colleagues are concerned, she is the best person for the job.”When approached, a BBC spokesperson told the Mirror : “Further news on a permanent replacement will follow in due course.”View 4 ImagesCould Sara Cox be next in line for the top Radio 2 job?(Image: BBC)Cox has not addressed the speculation publicly. She joined the BBC back in 1999 and took over...