Former Radio 2 breakfast show host Scott Mills was recently seen in public for one of the first times since his high-profile sacking from the BBC.
Photographers captured the presenter walking his dog with his husband, Sam Vaughan, and a group of friends.
This sighting follows reports from close associates suggesting that the 53-year-old is navigating a significant "crisis" as he processes the abrupt end of his long-standing career with the broadcaster.
The BBC terminated Scott Mills' contracts on Friday, March 27, 2026, following allegations concerning his personal conduct.
The decision was unusually swift, with the corporation taking him off the air just days after a routine broadcast.
While the BBC initially cited "personal conduct," further reports indicated that the dismissal related to new information regarding a 2016 police investigation into historical allegations.
The controversy stems from a police probe involving an allegation of a historical sexual offense dating back nearly 30 years.
While the Metropolitan Police closed the original investigation in 2019 without any arrests or charges, the BBC claimed it obtained "new information" in recent weeks.
According to reports, this new detail involved the age of the alleged victim, which was reportedly under 16 at the time of the incident.
A BBC spokesperson stated that the corporation acted "decisively" once they learned of these details, citing a commitment to improving internal culture and standards.
Scott Mills, who took over the prestigious breakfast slot from Zoe Ball in January 2025, reportedly felt "blindsided" by the move.
His sudden departure forced the station to bring in Gary Davies as a temporary replacement for the morning show.