Arsenal Football Club has completely removed any mention of disgraced former BBC presenter Scott Mills from its official website. This decisive action follows his recent dismissal from the broadcaster after a probe into his personal conduct, which has led to the cancellation of his scheduled appearances at the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Concert Appearances Cancelled
In February, the Premier League club announced that Mills was set to support the Irish pop group Boyzone as a DJ during their 'Two For The Road' shows at the Emirates on June 5 and 6. However, following the 53-year-old's sacking by the BBC two weeks ago, all traces of his involvement have been systematically erased from Arsenal's digital platforms.
It is now understood that Mills will no longer be appearing at the North London stadium in June. The promotional material that previously featured his enthusiastic quote about the "dream" opportunity has been taken down. Mills had expressed excitement about delivering "2 nights of big tunes, big singalongs and plenty of 90s nostalgia" to concertgoers.
Background of the Controversy
The BBC's decision to part ways with Mills comes seven years after police investigated him over alleged sex offences involving a boy under 16. That case was subsequently closed without charges. The broadcaster has since removed a commemorative plaque dedicated to Mills from Radio 1's London studio, which had been installed on his final day at the station in 2022.
According to reports, the silver memento was quietly removed over the recent Bank Holiday weekend. Mills had enjoyed a long career at Radio 1 from 1998 to 2022 before transitioning to Radio 2 and its flagship Breakfast Show.
Wider Impact on Engagements
The repercussions of Mills's dismissal extend beyond the football club. Daily Mail Sport understands that he was also scheduled to perform at Leicester Racecourse later this month but was replaced on February 16—well before his BBC sacking—reportedly "due to unforeseen circumstances."
Denise Van Outen will now take his place at the racetrack's event on April 25. In recent years, Mills has regularly performed DJ sets at various Arena Racing Company-owned racecourses across Britain, including Uttoxeter, Southwell, and Great Yarmouth, typically entertaining crowds immediately after racing events.
The Boyzone concerts at Emirates Stadium will proceed as planned with S Club and B*Witched still scheduled to provide support on each night. Arsenal's swift removal of all promotional material related to Mills demonstrates the club's responsive approach to the evolving situation surrounding the former broadcaster.
