Channel 4 Cancels ‘Celebrity Great British Bake Off’ Episode with Scott Mills
Channel 4 has pulled a scheduled Celebrity Great British Bake Off episode that featured Scott Mills. The broadcaster made the call after reviewing recent developments linked to the presenter.
Decision and immediate impact
A Channel 4 spokeswoman told Filmogaz.com the network will not show the final episode of the 2026 celebrity series. The decision followed a review of the circumstances surrounding Mills.
An alternative programme will replace the scheduled broadcast. The episode had been planned to air on Sunday, April 18.
Episode details
The pulled show was part of the celebrity spin-off produced by Love Productions. It included guests such as Rag’n’Bone Man, Edith Bowman and Aston Merrygold.
The celebrity edition typically features four new contestants per episode. That format meant Channel 4 only needed to withdraw a single instalment.
Allegations and wider fallout
The move comes amid reporting about an earlier police inquiry into historical sexual offence allegations. Those reports mentioned claims reportedly involving a child under 16.
After the allegations surfaced publicly, Mills was removed from a BBC spin-off of Race Across the World that he was due to host. The story dominated headlines last week.
Scott Mills’ career and recent developments
Mills was one of the BBC’s highest-paid presenters. He hosted the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show and had a career that spanned nearly three decades.
He was dismissed by the BBC about ten days ago. The corporation said new information had emerged in recent weeks that prompted the decision.
Police history and statements
Mills was questioned by police in 2018 as part of an earlier probe. The BBC has said it was aware of that inquiry at the time.
Last week, Mills said he had cooperated with police during that investigation. He also noted that authorities had not met the evidential threshold to charge him then.
Questions for the BBC and broadcasters
The BBC’s handling of the matter has prompted scrutiny. Critics are asking why Mills remained on air after the earlier police contact.
Broadcasters now face heightened scrutiny over vetting and responses to historical allegations. Channel 4’s move shows networks may act quickly to avoid airing material linked to ongoing controversies.
- Original broadcast date: Sunday, April 18, 2026 (planned).
- Replacement programming: an alternative episode will air in its place.
- Other participants in the episode: Rag’n’Bone Man, Edith Bowman, Aston Merrygold.
Channel 4 cancels the broadcast amid the continued public debate. Coverage of the issue is likely to continue as more details emerge.
