Channel 4 has made the significant decision not to broadcast the final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer, which features former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills as a celebrity contestant. This move comes in direct response to serious allegations against Mills, who was recently dismissed by the BBC following revelations about a Metropolitan Police investigation.
Background of the Allegations
The Metropolitan Police initiated an investigation into Scott Mills in 2016 regarding allegations of serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16. These alleged incidents are said to have occurred between 1997 and 2000, making them historical in nature. The BBC acknowledged it had been aware of a police inquiry into allegations of a historical sexual offence dating back to 2017, but stated it "acted decisively" upon receiving "new information" in the weeks leading up to Mills' departure from the corporation.
Channel 4's Official Statement
A Channel 4 spokesperson provided a clear explanation for their decision: "Having carefully considered the circumstances, we've taken the decision not to air the final episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up to Cancer, featuring Scott Mills. Acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott, we don't believe it would be appropriate to air the episode at this time."
The broadcaster has confirmed that a replacement episode of the programme will be shown instead, ensuring the scheduled programming continues without interruption.
Impact on the Celebrity Bake Off Series
The 2026 series of the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off has been airing weekly since March 22, featuring various personalities including Molly-Mae Hague, JoJo Siwa and Vicky Pattison competing in the iconic baking tent. The cancelled episode would have featured Rag'n'Bone Man, Edith Bowman and Aston Merrygold as celebrity bakers alongside Scott Mills.
Wider Consequences for Mills
Following his dismissal from the BBC, Mills has faced additional consequences across his professional and charitable engagements. He withdrew from his position as an ambassador for MS Society UK on Tuesday, while children's cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK has chosen to "part ways" with Mills, who had served as a patron since 2021. Additionally, he has been removed as the presenter of the BBC's new Race Across The World spin-off podcast.
Mills' Response to the Situation
Last Wednesday, Mills issued a statement through his legal team addressing the situation. He confirmed he had been the target of "rumour and speculation" since his dismissal from the BBC, and maintained that he "co-operated fully" with the police investigation into allegations of a historical sexual offence. The statement represents his only public comment on the matter to date.
Programming Changes and Future Episodes
The next episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer will be shown on Channel 4 at 7.40pm on Sunday, April 12. This episode will feature a different lineup of celebrity contestants including Emmett J Scanlan, Mark Wright, Nella Rose, Mutya Buena and Ralf Little. Channel 4's decision reflects the broadcaster's commitment to responsible programming decisions in light of serious allegations against participants.
The cancellation represents a significant development in the ongoing situation surrounding Scott Mills, demonstrating how allegations of this nature can impact multiple areas of a public figure's professional life, including their participation in popular television programming.
