Scott Mills is about to return to TV screens in a month in a pre-recorded episode.
Scott Mills is returning to TV screens in a matter of weeks (Picture: Getty)
Scott Mills is about to seem on tv screens subsequent month in a pre-recorded instalment of The Nice Movie star Bake Off For Stand Up To Most cancers.
The radio presenter was amongst the names unveiled within the star-studded line-up earlier this yr, alongside the likes of JoJo Siwa and Molly-Mae Hague.
It has but to be confirmed whether or not the episode will nonetheless broadcast following Mills’ dismissal from the BBC.
In keeping with The Mirror, he has been sacked by the broadcaster within the wake of an allegation concerning private conduct.
It is usually understood that the allegation issues a relationship relationship again greater than 10 years. It has since emerged that the BBC’s resolution to dismiss Mills is linked to a 2016 police investigation into “severe sexual offences” towards a teenage boy. Mills was questioned by police underneath warning, however the case was subsequently dropped attributable to inadequate proof. Nonetheless, it’s understood the sacking pertains to this specific particular person, studies Wales On-line.
The 53-year-old was pulled from his Radio 2 programme final Wednesday whereas the BBC evaluated the data. He was knowledgeable his contract had been terminated over the weekend, in line with sources. Mills has but to make any public assertion, and The Categorical has approached his representatives for remark.
The BBC mentioned in a press release: “Whereas we don’t touch upon issues referring to people, we are able to affirm Scott Mills is now not contracted to work with the BBC.”
Mills has been axed from the BBC (Picture: BBC)
It stays unsure whether or not the Channel 4 superstar particular episode of The Nice British Bake Off that includes Mills will nonetheless be broadcast, as 4 additional episodes are scheduled to air each Sunday night all through April. The Categorical has contacted Channel 4 for a response.
The superstar version will function 24 stars, with Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding returning as hosts.
Earlier this yr, Scott expressed his pleasure at being concerned within the programme when the line-up was unveiled.
Mills is a part of The Nice Movie star Bake Off line-up (Picture: Channel 4/PA Wire)
He posted on social media: “Placing my baking abilities to the check. Honoured to be a part of the brand new collection of The Nice Movie star Bake Off for Stand Up To Most cancers.”
“Coming quickly to Channel 4 | To search out out extra about Stand Up To Most cancers and how one can donate, go to su2c.org.uk.”
The BBC knowledgeable employees yesterday about Mills’ axe, with employees reportedly “shell-shocked”. Lorna Clarke, Director of Music, mentioned in a press release to employees: “I needed to personally let that Scott Mills has left the Breakfast present, and the BBC. I do know that this information can be sudden and sudden, and subsequently should come as a shock. Not least as so many people have labored with Scott over an awesome a few years, throughout a broad vary of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. I felt it was vital to share this information with you on the earliest alternative.”
Mills was taken off air from his Radio 2 present final week (Picture: @realscottmills/Instagram)
She added: “In fact, it can additionally come as a shock to our viewers and constant breakfast present listeners too. I’ll replace everybody with extra data on plans for the present when I can. Whereas I respect lots of you should have questions, I hope you possibly can perceive that I’m not going to be saying something additional now.”
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Mills started his profession on Radio 1 within the late Nineteen Nineties because the early breakfast host, earlier than presenting weekend slots after which an early night present. He took over for Sara Cox, internet hosting the renamed Scott Mills Present, earlier than becoming a member of Radio 2 in 2022 and changing Steve Wright in his weekday afternoon slot. He ultimately took up the Breakfast Present after Zoe Ball’s departure.
The Nice Movie star Bake Off continues on Sunday at 7.40pm on Channel 4.
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