BBC presenter Huw Edwards finds himself at the center of the teen explicit photo scandal that has rocked news headlines in the past week. In a shocking turn of events, his wife, Vicky Flind, has confirmed that the unnamed BBC presenter allegedly suspended was, in fact, Huw Edwards. This has ended all the speculation about other male presenters from the BBC. Now, Huw Edwards has been hospitalized due to mental illness, according to his wife’s statement.
Let’s look at Vicky Flind’s statement in detail and understand the allegations surrounding BBC’s Huw Edwards in the teen explicit photo scandal.
Huw Edwards is hospitalized, wife’s statement
Huw Edwards’ wife put out a statement on his behalf that it has been a challenging five days for their family due to the allegations. The statement intends to protect Edwards’ mental well-being and their children.
Vicky Flind confirmed that Huw Edwards is suffering from serious mental health issues and has been treated for severe depression in recent years. The recent accusations and suspension had supposedly worsened things, resulting in in-patient hospital care.
She expressed that Edwards will respond to the stories published about him once he gets better. She also apologized on his behalf to all colleagues whose names were dragged in by media speculation.
The 61-year-old news anchor had been the primary subject of speculation in the scandal, mainly thanks to some leaked Snapchat pictures and a viral ‘slip-up’ video.
The alleged BBC presenter scandal explained
Since last weekend, The Sun‘s article about a BBC presenter allegedly paying £35,000 to a teenager for explicit photos has taken over the UK by storm. The victim’s mother claimed the child used the money to buy cocaine.
Following this, reports emerged that the BBC had suspended an unnamed male presenter. People went on a fact-finding mission to look for clues and unravel the identity of the anchor.
Apart from Huw Edwards, other names speculated were Jon Kay, Rylan Clark, Jeremy Vine, Nicky Campbell, and Gary Lineker. However, the recent statement will clear the air for the others.
The BBC released a statement that the police confirmed they had completed their assessment and are not taking further action. The London Metropolitan Police had previously asked them to pause their fact-finding investigations.
Will more people come forward against Huw Edwards?
Another person in their 20s approached the BBC and accused Huw Edwards of being abusive in some messages. The presenter had allegedly made contact through a dating app.
The Sun brought out some new allegations claiming that another person had come forward against Edwards. According to the accusations, he met with a 23-year-old on a dating site, breaking COVID protocol.
The Wales-born Huw Edwards is married with five children and is one of the BBC’s longest-standing presenters. He has covered key moments such as announcing Queen Elizabeth’s death and King Charles’ coronation. He earns up to £439,000 ($570,000) on the BBC.
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