Channel 4 scraps Bake Off episode starring Scott Mills
Channel 4 scraps Bake Off episode starring Scott Mills
Scott Mills’ involvement in the baking competition is being reconsidered
Channel 4 has confirmed it will not broadcast a celebrity episode of The Great British Bake Off featuring DJ Scott Mills. The former Radio 2 breakfast show host was dismissed by the BBC last month due to a historical sexual misconduct allegation. Mills expressed willingness to cooperate with police in 2017, though no charges were filed. The broadcaster cited the seriousness of the accusations as the reason for pulling the episode.
Although Mills had already recorded the segment for Stand Up To Cancer, Channel 4 stated it had “carefully considered the circumstances” before deciding to withhold the episode. A replacement will air instead. The original episode was set to include Mills alongside Rag’n’Bone Man, Edith Bowman, and Aston Merrygold.
“Acknowledging the gravity of the claims against Scott, we believe it’s best to delay the broadcast until further clarity is achieved,” Channel 4 added in its statement.
Meanwhile, Mills has been removed from the lineup for Boyzone’s upcoming concerts at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The Irish boyband’s Two For The Road reunion gigs were initially scheduled to feature him as a special guest DJ, but his name has now been omitted. It remains unclear whether this was a voluntary decision or a result of the recent allegations.
The DJ also stepped down as an ambassador for the MS Society UK, a role he held since 2015 after his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The charity noted his 10-year commitment but said he is stepping back while they assess the situation. “We take such concerns very seriously and prioritize the MS community,” the statement read.
Earlier this week, Neuroblastoma UK announced it is ending its partnership with Mills, who had served as a patron since 2021. The BBC’s decision to sack Mills came after learning the alleged victim in the 2016 police investigation was under 16 years old. The Met Police had concluded the case in 2019, citing insufficient evidence for charges.
Mills provided a statement last week, explaining: “An allegation from 2016 was investigated by police, and I fully cooperated with their process in 2018. The Crown Prosecution Service determined there wasn’t enough evidence to proceed. Given the time that has passed since the incident and the closure of the case, I hope the public will respect my choice to avoid additional comments.”
The controversy has prompted changes across multiple platforms, with Mills no longer associated with his previous roles. His removal from the Bake Off episode and concerts underscores the ongoing impact of the allegations, despite the lack of formal charges.
