Scott Mills hits back at BBC Radio 2 complaints with blunt six-word response
Scott Mills has openly discussed the growing concerns regarding the underrepresentation of female presenters in the morning lineup of BBC Radio 2.
Scott Mills recently expressed that he is “not worried” about the widespread perception concerning the representation of women among the presenters on BBC Radio 2, particularly as he prepares to take over the breakfast show from Zoe Ball.
Zoe Ball signed off from her final broadcast on December 20 after an accomplished six-year tenure hosting the popular program.
As Scott Mills gears up for his debut as the new host, scheduled for Monday, January 27, he addressed concerns over the apparent shortage of female presenters, especially during the key morning slot.
In an interview with the Radio Times, he acknowledged the situation. Still, he emphasised that his breakfast show features two prominent women: Tina Daheley, the newsreader, and Ellie Brennan, responsible for traffic and travel updates.
By highlighting their presence on his team, Scott aims to contribute positively to the ongoing discourse about gender representation in broadcasting.
In a recent statement, a member of the Radio 2 team noted the gender balance within the breakfast show lineup and emphasised the presence of female talent.
He remarked, “Also, half of the breakfast-show team – who sometimes you’ll hear on air and sometimes not – are also women,” firmly asserting that he feels no concern regarding representation within the team.
Currently, Radio 2 features a line-up with prominent personalities such as Scott Mills, Vernon Kay, and Jeremy Vine. These personalities are supported by various guest presenters who fill in for the early afternoon slot.
This segment runs until 4 p.m. when Sara Cox takes over. Jo Whiley will follow later in the evening. As part of an upcoming schedule change, Trevor Nelson will step into Scott’s former weekday afternoon slot, which airs from 2 to 4 p.m., effective next week.
The new programming schedule, first revealed in November, introduces several exciting updates. Notably, the popular show hosted by Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Friday nights will now be extended to a two-hour format, allowing for more in-depth music and conversation.
Additionally, DJ Spoony will take over Nelson’s previous late-night slot from Monday to Thursday with his show, The Good Groove, which promises to deliver lively music and engaging content for those late-night listeners.
Furthermore, Scott shared an interesting tidbit about his career trajectory: Following Chris Moyles’s departure, he was “pretty much offered” the prestigious Radio 1 breakfast show.
This opportunity arose before Nick Grimshaw took the helm in 2012, indicating the high regard in which Scott is held within the industry.
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