The presenter was first told about the allegations on Thursday 6 July - the day before the first claims were published by The Sun.Īfter the reports emerged, Edwards made no public comment but appears to have continued to be active on social media. Latest figures released on Tuesday confirmed his six-figure salary as being between £435,000 and £439,999 a year, making him the highest-paid journalist at the corporation. The newspaper also said he was on a six-figure salary.Įdwards has not been seen on TV or made any public comment since the allegations first emerged last week. The Sun last week simply described him as a 'household name' male presenter and said he was 'currently off air'. He has also previously spoken about his battle with mental health problems.īefore his wife's statement, there was limited public information about the identity of the star facing the allegations. The 61-year-old, a married father-of-five, is one of the BBC's most high-profile presenters and its top newsreader.Įdwards has presented the BBC's News at Ten for the last 20 years and fronted its coverage of major events such as the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Who is the accused BBC presenter?Įdwards was named as the star at the centre of the allegations on Wednesday evening, following five days of media coverage - and frenzied speculation online over his identity. The veteran news anchor was named in a statement released by his wife, which also said he was suffering from 'serious mental health issues'. Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter accused of a string of allegations, including paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos.

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