BBC Star in Alleged Teen Sex Pic Scandal Finally Named

The BBC host suspended from his role after allegedly paying a teenager for sexually explicit images has been identified as a legendary newsreader who anchored the broadcaster’s coverage of key national events including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III’s coronation.

On Wednesday, Huw Edwards was named as the host involved in claims first reported by The Sun newspaper from the unnamed teen’s mother saying that the BBC anchor had paid around $45,000 for the images since 2020, when the recipient of the money was just 17. The tabloid did not disclose the identity of the journalist, saying only that they were a “household name” in Britain. With confirmation that the allegations are about Edwards—one of the most well-known and celebrated figures in British journalism—the BBC is facing one of the most damaging scandals in its 100-year history.

Edwards was named by his wife, Vicky Flind, after days of intense speculation. In a statement, Flind said she was identifying him “primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.”

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