Cyrus drops out of Disney event

Miley Cyrus has dropped out of a Disney red carpet event scheduled for tonight.

The Hannah Montana star was to make her first public appearance since her Vanity Fair photo scandal at a media party thrown by the network at Walt Disney World.

However, she will not be joining stars and executives who are in Orlando to film the Disney Channel Games, a spokesman for the resort confirmed.

Cyrus's suitability as a role model has been thrown into doubt after her controversial cover shot for the magazine caused outrage in the US. Recent reports suggest that Disney bosses are now keen to replace her with actress Selena Gomez.

The 15-year-old was at the resort signing autographs and posing for photographs yesterday. She will also perform at tomorrow's televised concert to mark the end of the week-long charity event.