Rylan Clark and Scott Mills, former colleagues at Radio 2 and collaborators on various BBC programs like the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals, share a close friendship. Rylan attended Scott’s wedding to his partner, Sam Vaughan, in 2024.
During his BBC Radio 2 show, Rylan fondly recalled his visit to Sitges, Spain, just before Scott’s wedding at the luxurious Xalet Del Nin venue. This conversation was sparked by a listener texting in about attending Sitges for the upcoming Pride celebrations. Rylan expressed his wishes for the listener to enjoy their time there and reminisced about the beautiful experience at Scott and Sam’s wedding.
In a show of support, Rylan reacted warmly when Sam, Scott’s partner, broke his social media silence to mark their two-year wedding anniversary on Instagram. Sam posted a throwback photo from their wedding day, and Rylan responded with heartfelt red heart emojis in the comments.
Leading up to the wedding, Rylan surprised Scott with a special message from Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac on air. The duo playfully teased Scott about his impending wedding, with Nick joking about the spray tan reaching new levels for the occasion.
Scott faced professional challenges after being dismissed from his role on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show due to allegations regarding his personal conduct. The Metropolitan Police investigated claims of serious sexual offenses against a minor under 16, but the case was closed by the Crown Prosecution Service due to insufficient evidence.
The fallout from the controversy effectively ended Scott’s broadcasting career. During a television appearance following Scott’s dismissal, Rylan emphasized the importance of not rushing to judgment based on hearsay in today’s society.
Before the scandal, Rylan stood up for Scott against online criticism while he filled in for Ken Bruce on BBC Radio 2. Rylan praised Scott’s radio hosting skills and defended him against negative remarks.
Rylan also playfully teased Scott about the challenges of hosting the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, joking about the early mornings and potential mishaps on air.