Channel 4 has confirmed that it has scrapped plans for a celebrity episode of The Great British Bake Off featuring sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills. The decision comes just weeks after Mills was let go by the BBC, with the corporation citing 'a breakdown in trust' between the DJ and management. Mills had been a popular presenter on BBC Radio 1 and had fronted various shows on the network since 1998. Mills was scheduled to appear on the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off, which is broadcast on Channel 4 but produced by the BBC. The episode was set to air later this month, with Mills reportedly set to be one of the contestants. However, sources close to the production team have revealed that the decision to axe the episode was made just days after the news of Mills' departure from the BBC broke. Channel 4 confirmed the move in a statement, saying: 'We have decided not to proceed with the celebrity episode of The Great British Bake Off featuring Scott Mills. We appreciate the time and effort Scott put in, but ultimately decided not to proceed with the broadcast.' Insiders suggest that the decision to scrap the episode was taken due to concerns about the potential backlash and negative publicity that might arise from featuring Mills on the show. The BBC's decision to sack Mills last month sparked a significant backlash on social media, with many fans expressing their disappointment and defending the DJ. The Great British Bake Off has a reputation for being a light-hearted and family-friendly show, and producers may have been concerned that featuring Mills on the episode could have detracted from the programme's wholesome image. Details of the new celebrity line-up for the episode have not been released, but it is understood that Channel 4 is keen to move forward with the production and will unveil the new contestants in the coming days. The decision to scrap the episode featuring Mills marks a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding his departure from the BBC. With his future in the industry uncertain, Mills' fans will be eagerly watching to see how his career will unfold in the coming months. Source: undefined. Visit the original source link below for the complete story.