The BBC is on the brink of a shocking scandal involving one of their popular presenters, Huw Edwards. The controversy has sent shockwaves through social media platforms as a ‘slip up’ video goes viral. Although no official confirmation has been made, the incident has raised questions regarding the identity of a male BBC presenter who was let go. Let’s take a look at the details of the alleged scandal and understand why Huw Edwards is trending on Twitter.
Huw Edwards trends after BBC’s slip-up video
The scandal gained traction when netizens discovered a slip-up video from the BBC, causing Huw Edwards’ name to trend on Twitter. In the video, presenter Victoria Derbyshire addresses the scandal while referencing an article from The Sun.
I've clipped it from iPlayer and slowed the audio down a bit so you can hear it better. It's clear she's stumbling over a bit of a tongue twister "Who knew what, when." #Newsnight pic.twitter.com/0Rm9EMVo2K
— Fintan McCarthy (@MccarthyFintan) July 11, 2023
In the process of saying “Who knew what when?”, she stumbles over her words as she repeatedly says “who,” which sounds like Huw. This led to the impression that Huw Edwards might be the unidentified male BBC presenter in question.
Netizens seized upon this slip-up as a hint pointing toward Edwards’ involvement in the alleged scandal. Huw Edwards himself liked a tweet denying the allegations against him. Furthermore, a leaked Snapchat video showed an unclothed individual resembling Edwards.
Hey @thehuwedwards name yourself without naming yourself… check the guys ‘likes’#BBC #BBCPresenter #HuwEdwards pic.twitter.com/MSlShPYwj4
— Bonny-lad (@bonny_lad_nufc) July 10, 2023
However, it is important to note that these hints and speculations are not concrete evidence. The BBC or the victim’s family is yet to confirm that Huw Edwards is in fact the man in question.
BBC presenter scandal explained
The scandal unfolded when an unnamed male BBC presenter was suspended by the corporation following allegations that he had paid a teenager £35,000 in exchange for explicit photographs.
The victim’s family lodged a complaint with the BBC on May 19, 2023, leading to the presenter’s removal from the airwaves. Reports suggest that the teenager allegedly used the money received to purchase illegal substances, specifically cocaine.
As the controversy grows, the BBC has paused its internal investigation into the allegations against the presenter. This decision comes following a request from the London Metropolitan Police, indicating that a parallel investigation may be underway.
BBC Director General Tim Davie emphasized the seriousness of the matter and the importance of maintaining trust in the organization. The pause in the investigation is meant to protect both the BBC’s reputation and the rights of those involved.
Who is Huw Edwards?
Huw Edwards needs no introduction to the BBC’s audiences. The long-standing presenter joined the BBC in the 1980s as a news trainee. Edwards has had a distinguished career covering numerous state and international events.
He has been a familiar face on shows such as BBC News Six, BBC Weekend News, and Daily Politics. Edwards has also reported on notable occasions like the weddings of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, as well as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Literally the whole of the UK on BBC1 now waiting to see if Huw Edwards is presenting
— TheWorldAccordingToG (@Turgie83) July 10, 2023
His contributions to journalism have been recognized with various accolades at the BAFTA Cymru Awards over the years. Huw Edwards is one of BBC’s most prominent male presenters alongside Jeremy Vine, Gary Lineker, and Rylan Clark.
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