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Scott Mills' pay is REVEALED as he takes over Radio 2 breakfast show... but it's much less than Zoe Ball's salary


Scott Mills' will earn less than half of the salary of his predecessor Zoe Ball as he takes over her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.

The dramatic pay difference comes as BBC bosses are under 'enormous pressure' to cut back on costs but Scott reportedly is 'thrilled' with the gig despite the money. 'BBC Director General Tim Davie is making it quietly known that the days of the huge seven figure salaries for its golden girls and boys are over. On Tuesday, Zoe announced on air that she will be leaving the primetime show in December after six years but remaining on the station - and listeners have been responding to news of her successor with a blend of complaints and congratulations.

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