Huw Edwards, the highest-paid anchor for the far-left British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has resigned this week following a prolonged absence from the airwaves due to allegations involving payments for sexually explicit photos of a teenager.
The BBC confirmed his resignation was based on “medical advice” from his doctors after nearly 40 years with the network.
“Following a period of serious medical advice, Huw Edwards has decided to resign, effectively immediately,” the BBC said on Monday.
The network expressed its agreement with Edwards’ decision, emphasizing that it would allow all involved parties to move forward.
“After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors.”
“The BBC has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don’t believe it appropriate to comment further.”
The controversy surrounding Edwards began last year when the Sun newspaper reported that an unnamed BBC presenter had been involved in a scandal involving payments to a young individual in exchange for sexual images.
The allegations initially surfaced in a report that claimed the payments made by the anchor were intended to support the teenager’s addiction to crack cocaine, according to the New York Post.
Following days of speculation, Edwards’ identity was revealed by his wife, Vicky Flind, who disclosed that he was battling “serious mental health issues” and had been hospitalized.
London’s Metropolitan Police investigated the allegations but concluded there was no evidence to support claims of criminal activity after discussions with the alleged victim and their family.
As of his resignation, Edwards had not been on air since July of the previous year.
He was among the highest-paid figures at the BBC, with a reported salary of between $543k and $549k during the 2022-2023 period. The BBC clarified that no financial settlement accompanied his departure.
The mother of the teen involved expressed concern that Edwards’ resignation might prevent her family from getting the answers they need, fearing that no further action could be taken against him.
“In [Edwards] resigning we are worried we won’t get the answers we so desperately need,” she added.
“If Huw has been found to have done something wrong no action can be taken against him.”
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