Channel 4 has pulled the final episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer — and it’s all down to the sudden and dramatic fall of one of its stars. The broadcaster confirmed it will not air the episode featuring recently sacked BBC presenter Scott Mills, after he was fired over historic allegations of serious sexual offences.
The episode had been due to air on Sunday 18 April, and also featured singer Rag’n’Bone Man, broadcaster Edith Bowman and JLS member Aston Merrygold. An alternative episode will go out in its place.
Why was Scott Mills fired from the BBC?
Mills was axed from the BBC around ten days ago after new information came to light regarding historic allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy who was under 16 at the time. The alleged incidents are said to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. Police had actually questioned Mills about the allegations back in 2018, and the BBC has since acknowledged it was aware of this at the time of his continued employment. He has not been charged with any offence.
Following his BBC sacking, Mills was also abruptly removed from major boyband concerts he had been lined up to host — making it a swift and comprehensive exit from public life.
Channel 4’s response
In a statement, Channel 4 said: “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. We recognise the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott and feel it is not appropriate to air this episode at this time.”
Channel 4 pulls the last episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off as it features Scott Mills, who the BBC sacked as a DJ over allegations about personal conduct (@kjyossman / Variety)
— Mediagazer (@mediagazer) April 8, 2026
What about the other celebrities?
The decision is an unfortunate one for Rag’n’Bone Man, Edith Bowman and Aston Merrygold, all of whom filmed the episode in good faith with no knowledge of what was to come. Their time in the Bake Off tent now may never be seen — at least for the foreseeable future. Channel 4 has given no indication of whether the footage could be aired at a later date.
It’s a stark reminder of how quickly things can unravel in the television industry when allegations of this nature surface — and of how innocent bystanders can find themselves caught up in a story that has nothing to do with them.
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Elle Diaz
Elle Diaz is a freelance journalist and fitness model based in the UK. With a background in health, wellness, and popular culture, she covers the stories people are actually talking about — from viral trends and celebrity news to science, lifestyle, and human interest. Elle brings a sharp, relatable voice to every piece she writes.
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