BBC confirms Scott Mills' Eurovision 2026 replacement for new broadcast team
Rylan Clark and Graham Norton have a new co-star set for this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Angela Scanlon has replaced Scott Mills on the BBC's Eurovision Song Content team.
The Irish presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing star will join Rylan Clark for the broadcaster's coverage of the semi-finals on May 12 and 14 after Mills was suddenly sacked by the BBC last month.
Angela said in a statement: "It feels like joining the greatest party on earth – equal parts thrilling and terrifying!
"I grew up watching the Eurovision Song Contest with my three sisters, making very serious (and wildly biased) scorecards from the couch, so to now be part of it – especially in its 70th year – is genuinely surreal.
"It’s one of those shows that’s always been there, evolving but never losing its magic or madness.
"I’ve been lucky enough to dip my toe into the Eurovision world before, so it feels great to be doing it again, just with higher heels and a few more sequins!”
Angela joins a star-studded broadcast team for this year's competition in Vienna.
Graham Norton is leading the commentary team with Rylan and Sara Cox - Mills' Radio 2 Breakfast Show replacement - on the lineup.
Former Drag Race UK winner Tia Kofi has also been announced for BBC's digital channels, "getting the tea from backstage and across Vienna".
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC, added: “The BBC continues to be the home of Eurovision in the UK, and this year we’re once again offering a treasure trove of brilliant content for audiences to enjoy as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the contest across the BBC on our platforms.
"Eurovision is one of the most popular events of the year, especially with younger audiences, and it brings the nation together for an unmissable night of joy.
"I am so excited for audiences to discover what our UK act LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER has in store for what is sure to be an unforgettable performance!”
Last month, BBC Radio 2 listeners were left stunned when it was announced on March 30 that Mills had been sacked, days after he was abruptly taken off air.
It later emerged the 53-year-old DJ had been investigated by police over alleged sexual offences involving a boy under the age of 16 back in 2018, but the case was closed in 2019 because "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges".
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said in a statement to the Mirror newspaper: "In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force.
"The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. These were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.
"As part of these enquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018.
"A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019."
It has not been confirmed if Mills' dismissal from his role at the company is linked to the previous police investigation.
The BBC said in a statement: "While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC."
