Scott Mills embarked on a distinguished radio career, beginning at Power FM in 1989 where he became the youngest permanent presenter on mainstream commercial radio, hosting the graveyard shift from 1:00 am to 6:00 am. His early professional journey included roles at GWR FM Bristol and Piccadilly Key 103 in Manchester, before he joined Heart 106.2 in London in 1995. During this period, Mills also provided voice-overs for various platforms such as Homebase FM and Blockbuster TV, diversifying his broadcast experience. Mills joined BBC Radio 1 in October 1998, initially presenting the early breakfast show.

Building on this success, it was announced in November 2024 that he would become the presenter of Radio 2’s flagship breakfast show, commencing January 27, 2025. Beyond his extensive radio commitments, Mills has made notable television appearances, including roles in ‘Casualty’ and ‘Hollyoaks’, and as a contestant on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘Celebrity Race Across the World’. Mills has also dedicated his platform to significant charitable endeavors and received notable recognition. In 2011, he undertook the BT Charity Trek for Comic Relief, covering 100 kilometers across Kenya’s Kaisut desert.

In November 2022, he spearheaded a 24-hour treadmill challenge, raising over £1 million for Children in Need. His contributions were further recognized with an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Southampton Solent University in 2009, and by the naming of ‘The Scott Mills Bridge’ at Fleet services in 2016, underscoring his lasting impact both on and off air.