£749,999 BBC PAY CHEQUE REVEALED… THE STAR WHO TOPPED THE CORPORATION’S SALARY LIST BEFORE SHOCK EXIT. The BBC’s highest-paid stars have been revealed — but one name has sparked the biggest reaction after earning up to £749,999 a year before being sacked. The huge salary figure has reignited debate over BBC spending, while viewers are questioning how much its top presenters are really paid. A shocking pay reveal. A controversial departure. And a new storm surrounding the corporation.
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC’s highest earner before he was sacked over an historic sex abuse allegation. The 53-year-old made between £745,000 and £749,999 for…