BBC has gotten caught up in a huge employee-related scandal, and the name that unexpectedly pops up in all the chaos is none other than Huw Edward. Yes, you read that right, BBC’S longtime trusted presenter Edward has been dragged into a dirty scandal and for a very peculiar reason.
Despite Edward being at the forefront of the discussion, BBC has made no official confirmation, and it is all social media theories. So, take all the info with a grain of salt.
What Is the BBC Scandal?
An unnamed BBC male presenter has been suspended after allegations were made that he paid £35,000 to an underaged girl in exchange for explicit photographs. The victim’s family lodged the complaint in May, and reports suggest that the victim allegedly used the money to fuel her cocaine addiction.
As the controversy grew and the situation started to go out of hand, BBC paused the internal investigations against the suspended presenter. The decision was taken following a request made by London Metropolitan Police.
Tim Davie, the Director General of BBC, has insisted on the seriousness of the case as it is essential to maintain trust in the organization. The pause in investigation, though unexpected, will not only protect BBC’s reputation but also the rights of the involved parties.
The victim is a 17-year-old teenage girl, and creating or possessing indecent images of anyone under 18 is illegal in Britain. The teen’s mother quoted that online statements of their bank account showed multiple deposits from the presenter. The payments were made over three years.
“There were huge sums, hundreds or thousands of pounds at a time. One time he had sent £5,000 in one lump. The money had been exchanged for sexually explicit photographs of my child.”
The BBC employee apparently requested “performances” from the teen, and she would even have to strip for a video call. The Sun reported that the mother had complained to BBC in May, but the presenter remained on-air.
Who Is Huw Edward?
Huw Edwards is a long-standing presenter of BBC who joined the corporation in the 1980s as a news trainee. He has been featured on BBC News Six, BBC Weekend News, and others. He is a journalist, presenter, and newsreader best known for BBC News at Ten.
He has also covered notable occasions like the weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Prince William and Catherine Middleton. He has also won several BAFTA Cymru awards for Best Onscreen Presenter over the years.
Why Is Huw Edward Trending on Twitter?
Huw Edward is trending on Twitter as a BBC news coverage slip-up video has gone viral. Presenter Victoria Derbyshire was addressing the BBC scandal when she stumbled over the words “Who knew what when?” As she repeated “who,” it sounded like Huw, making viewers presume that she is talking about Edward Huw.
Netizens have taken this slip to mean an indication of Huw’s involvement despite there being no connection between the two. These speculations are not concrete, and BBC is yet to confirm who did it, so it’s best not to presume beforehand.
On July 9, an alleged Snapchat video of a person showing his butt was also claimed to belong to Huw, but it is very likely to be an edited video.
Who Is the Suspended BBC Presenter?
Neither BBC nor the victim’s family has revealed who is the man behind the BBC scandal. It is not yet clear which presenter has been suspended yet.
The presenter has not been named due to the complicated nature of the case as well as editorial ethics and law. As a result, netizens have been naming presenters left and right and stating why they ought to be the criminal. From Gary Linekar, Ryan Clark, and Jeremy Vine to Nicky Campbell, no one has been spared the suspicion.
Do you think the name of the presenter will be broadcasted sooner or later?
Who do you think is the perpetrator, given all the facts? Tell us in the comments below.
