Veteran BBC presenter Huw Edwards has resigned, citing health grounds on Monday.
According to British media. Edwards, 62, stepped down following a scandal that emerged last July, alleging he made payments for explicit photographs. He has not appeared on air since the allegations surfaced.
The BBC issued a statement confirming that Edwards, who has been with the broadcaster for 40 years, decided to resign based on medical guidance. Edwards is renowned for his broadcast announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth and has been one of the highest earners at the BBC.
Known for announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth, Edwards was also one of the highest-paid BBC personnel. His wife, Vicky Flind, recently revealed details of his involvement in the scandal and his subsequent hospitalization for a serious mental health issue. Edwards intends to address the allegations once he has recovered.
After joining the BBC as a trainee in 1984, Edwards quickly rose through the ranks to become a political reporter. By the early 1990s, he had become the chief political correspondent at Westminster.
Edwards became a familiar face on BBC News 24 following its inception in 1997, and his compelling reporting earned him a promotion to one of the main anchors of the program in 1999. In 2003, his role expanded as he frequently presented and commented on significant national events for the Ten O’Clock News.
