Because you go in there and you can actually forget about it for three hours.. The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would., What a crazy few days! So creative and the best of the best at presenting a chart show. Scott was joined by Chris at Radio 1 in 2012 and their bromance has blossomed over the last 10 years - but Chris found his way on to the show almost by fluke. Scott Mills And Chris Stark Are Leaving BBC Radio 1 - LADbible Scott is leaving Radio 1, which has been his home since 1998, and will also no longer present his Saturday morning show on Radio 5 Live. Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Steve Wright announced he would be stepping down from daytime radio in September when Scott announced he'd be taking over. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Well-beloved BBC Radio 1 hosts Chris Stark and Scott Mills are officially saying goodbye to their time at the station as they both embark on new projects. But they were able to entertain, inform and support. Scott has also appeared on a number of TV Shows. Scott previously took over from previous host Greg James in 2018. Weve got some news Over to our official spokesman Listen to @BBCR1 Monday at 1pm! The station I told my mum I wanted to work at, but never in a million years thought I would. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Whether it's being on-air as events are unfolding such as with 7/7 or an emotional reflection the day after like with the Manchester Arena, Scott's motto has always been to "keep it simple". So much so, that she revealed she almost didnt believe it at first! Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? I actually thought maybe I was making it up, maybe I dreamt it, she declared excitedly. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. @sarajcox is bringing you an extra hour of fun from 4-7pm. Mills said: Yeah, because if youve been on the radio for that long, like for me, if Im lucky thats a quarter of my life right on Radio 1? Speaking to current hosts Scott Mills and Chris Stark, who will soon also be leaving to join Roman Kemp on Capital Breakfast, Vicky explained that this was a true dream come true for her. This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. When is Scott Mills leaving Radio 1? Why he's replacing Steve Wright on How to watch Eurovision 2023 on TV: All of the BBC's coverage The 2023 Eurovision host broadcaster, BBC, has unveiled the hosts for BBC Radio 2's Eurovision 2023 live shows coverage. [39] Mills was the 50th most influential gay person in Britain the previous year. In an emotional final speech, he said: Its been more than half my life sat here talking to you and in that time I have publicly come out, met some of my best friends, had break ups, found love and lost it again sometimes, said hello and goodbye to family. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Who is Georgia Toff Toffolo on Im a Celebrity South Africa? He is best known for presenting the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2022 and since then, on BBC Radio 2. Whether in the room with them or watching from afar in the news studio, you get to see what happens between the songs. Thank you to everybody that has sent a message!I'm so excited to be joining the @BBCRadio2 family! His new Radio 2 show won't be the first time Scott Mills has appeared on the station, having previously stepped in for other broadcasters such as Ken Bruce and Rylan Clark when they are away. Think of Scott Mills and you think of Radio 1. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. In March last year the BBC said key daytime strands on Radio 1, 1Xtra and Radio 2 would be moved from London and made across the UK. [9], Mills joined BBC Radio 1 in October 1998 to present the early breakfast show which was broadcast between 4am and 7am. Steve said: After nearly 24 years of presenting 6 shows a week on Radio 2 onwards and upwards for some brand new challenges. And any mention of Scott and Chris is incomplete without another Innuendo Bingo reference which, in a fitting end to their time at Radio 1, they both took part in as contestants for the first time this week. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ? pic.twitter.com/Ck9OaND2Zg, Aled Haydn Jones (@ahj) August 25, 2022, Listening to @scott_mills @Chris_Stark and the team doing their last show on @BBCR1 is something special. @Scott_Mills is joining to present an all-new Mon-Fri show from 2-4pm. His main acting role was as reporter Paul Lang in the BBC medical drama Casualty, appearing in episodes in both 2006 and 2007. Scott Mills and Chris Stark are hosting their final Radio 1 show today - and it's the end of an era. Huge changes are underway on Radio 1 as Scott Mills and Chris Stark are set to be replaced by Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth from September. Legendary DJ Scott is heading to Radio 2 to take over the afternoon show from Steve Wright, while his long-time co-host Chris Stark is leaving the BBC. On 14 May 2009, a musical based on Mills' life was announced, to be performed at the Edinburgh Festival 2009.