Huw Edwards Exits BBC Amid Scandal, Cites Health Reasons
April 22, 2024
Huw Edwards resigns from BBC after 40 years following a scandal involving explicit images and a teenager.
Edwards, 62, steps down on medical advice after being suspended since July 2023; cites health reasons for his departure.
BBC apologizes for delayed response to the complaint initially made in May 2023, acknowledging a failure to escalate the issue promptly.
No criminal activity found by police despite the allegations against Edwards, but public trust in the BBC is shaken.
Search for Edwards's replacement is underway, with Clive Myrie and Reeta Chakrabarti as leading contenders for 'BBC News at Ten'.
The BBC also looks to fill Edwards's role in election night coverage, with Myrie as the strong favorite.
Edwards received full pay during suspension, in line with BBC policy.
Summary based on 9 sources
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The New York Times • Apr 22, 2024
Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years
The Guardian • Apr 22, 2024
Huw Edwards’ resignation signals start of search for BBC News at Ten presenter
Evening Standard • Apr 22, 2024
Huw Edwards: Former BBC flagship presenter’s four decades at the corporation