Scott Mills has defended his BBC salary, stating that he has “worked [his] whole life” to achieve his dream role.
The 51-year-old broadcaster is set to take over the prestigious Radio 2 Breakfast Show following his friend Zoe Ball’s decision to step down last year.
Scott is reportedly receiving a modest pay increase, earning £450,000 annually, a significant reduction from Zoe’s previous salary of £950,000.
The significant pay disparity comes as BBC executives face “enormous pressure” to reduce costs.
Scott Mills, addressing the issue, emphasized his long-standing dedication to his career, stating that after “playing the long game” and starting out earning just £20 per show, no one can claim he hasn’t worked hard.
Speaking to The Sun’s Bizarre, he said: “I’ve been doing this since I was 16, and I’ll tell you how much I got paid then—£20 a show. And it was a five-hour show in the middle of the night, from 1 until 6am.”#newsafro_
