Huw Edwards ‘likes’ social media post calling Scott Mills BBC axe 'atrocious'

Lydia Davies
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:19:16 +0000

Huw Edwards has recently engaged with a social media post expressing sympathy for Scott Mills following the BBC Radio 2 presenter's dismissal from the corporation this week, according to reports.

Mr Mills was terminated by the corporation for "personal conduct" issues, which The Mirror reports followed historical allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy.

However, the BBC has not confirmed that the police investigation into the allegations in 2018 played any role.

According to The Telegraph, Mr Edwards, who admitted to making indecent images of children in 2024, 'liked' a LinkedIn post describing Mr Mills' circumstances as "atrocious" and "stressful."

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The post was authored by Lauren Beeching, a self-described celebrity crisis management specialist, who criticised the BBC's handling of Mr Mills' departure.

Mr Edwards's own case previously prompted significant scrutiny of how the broadcaster manages concerns surrounding its high-profile talent.

Ms Beeching argued in her post that the BBC's decision to withhold specifics about the "personal conduct" behind Mr Mills' sacking had fuelled unfounded speculation about his actions.

She wrote: "The more extreme interpretations tend to travel faster, and very quickly speculation becomes more damaging than the statement itself.

"For the individual, that is an atrocious position to be in."

She added: "Losing a job is stressful enough. Losing it publicly, while people try to work out what you may have done, is another level entirely."

Ms Beeching claimed that Mr Mills may be legally restricted from commenting, observing that "the silence is not always avoidance, it is often constraint".

According to The Telegraph, Mr Edwards "liked" the post. However, it appears that the "like" has since been removed from the social media post.

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The Metropolitan Police confirmed it received a referral concerning Mr Mills from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in December 2016.

The allegations related to serious sexual offences against a teenage boy under the age of 16, said to have occurred between 1997 and 2000.

The Met Police confirmed it questioned "a man in his 40s" in relation to the investigation in 2018.

The Crown Prosecution Service ultimately decided against bringing charges, citing insufficient evidence in 2019. No charges were ever brought.

Whether the BBC was informed about Mr Mills's police involvement in 2016 has not been confirmed.

The corporation has declined to elaborate on its reasoning for the sacking.

A spokesperson said: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."

GB News has approached the BBC and Mr Mills for comment.

Meanwhile, Mr Edwards's conviction in 2024 came after a scandal involving his messaging a 17-year-old boy and paying for explicit photographs.

The BBC learned of his arrest by the Metropolitan Police in November 2023, yet the former newsreader remained employed by the corporation for several months afterwards.

During the ongoing police investigation, Mr Edwards was suspended rather than dismissed.

He ultimately faced three charges of making indecent images of children, though he had already resigned on medical grounds before prosecutors brought the case.