Arsenal removes Scott Mills from event following BBC dismissal
Arsenal Football Club has eliminated all references to Scott Mills on its official website after the broadcaster’s recent removal from the BBC, reports BritPanorama.
Mills, 53, was scheduled to perform DJ sets for Boyzone at the Emirates Stadium on 5 and 6 June during the band’s ‘Two For The Road’ concerts. However, it is now understood that he will not appear at the north London venue this summer, according to the Daily Mail.
When his booking was announced in February, Mills had expressed excitement about the upcoming performances, describing them as “2 nights of big tunes, big singalongs and plenty of 90s nostalgia.”
His dismissal from the BBC on 27 March followed an inquiry into his personal conduct. Mills had previously faced police questioning regarding historical allegations of sexual offences involving a minor under 16, with the allegations dating back to events between 1997 and 2000.
A complaint was initially made in 2016, leading to police interviews in 2018. Evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which ultimately determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges. In light of the situation, the BBC has initiated an internal investigation to assess the awareness of senior figures regarding the police inquiry.
The BBC further distanced itself from Mills by removing a commemorative plaque that celebrated his past tenure at Radio 1, which had been dedicated on his final day in 2022. The plaque, located in studio 82A—now renamed 82 Mills—was reportedly taken down over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Mills addressed the allegations in a statement, noting he had cooperated fully with the 2018 police inquiry and expressed a desire for privacy regarding the matter, stating, “Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment.”
In addition to the Arsenal cancellation, Mills has lost other bookings, including a scheduled appearance at Leicester Racecourse on 25 April, where he was replaced by Denise Van Outen due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
The BBC is anticipated to announce Mills’ replacement for the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in the coming weeks.
As this saga continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of how quickly reputations can tarnish and opportunities vanish, leaving both fans and industry watchers pondering the complexities of public life.
