Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images. Vicky Flind released a statement on the newsreader's behalf on Wednesday evening (July 12).
She said he is suffering from serious mental health issues and is now receiving in-patient hospital care where he will stay "for the foreseeable future". She added: “Once well enough to do so, he intends to respond to the stories that have been published. To be clear Huw was first told that there were allegations being made against him last Thursday."
The 61-year-old is one of the most recognisable faces on British television, anchoring coverage of major national events and presenting the BBC’s News At Ten. He has fronted the flagship nightly news programme for the last 20 years, earning a reputation as a respected veteran broadcaster.
