# Scott Mills was BBC's highest-paid star before dismissal

Scott Mills was revealed as the top-earning BBC star in the period leading up to his dismissal. The disclosure highlights ongoing scrutiny of BBC salary disparities and executive compensation.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gynyz4wqpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:19:47 GMT