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Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
The 53-year-old earned between £745,000 and £749,999 for the year ending in March 2026, according to the corporation's Annual Report.
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What happenedThe former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking". The right frames it as "Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner on up to £749,999 a year before he was sacked -...".
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CenterScott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
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Right / center-rightScott Mills was the BBC's highest earner on up to £749,999 a year before he was sacked - as the corporation's best paid stars are...
