BBC’s Hugh Edwards, wife Vicky Flind identify key figure in alleged sex photo as host
London: Hugh Edwards, one of Britain’s leading newscasters, was accused Wednesday (local time) by his wife as a BBC presenter facing allegations of paying a young man thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. The broadcaster reported that he was nominated.
Edwards announced the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation in September and has led coverage of Britain’s biggest events of the century, including elections, the royal wedding and the 2012 Olympics.
In recent days, the BBC reported that one of the leading presenters had paid young people £35,000 (about $67,000) for explicit photos over a three-year period from the age of 17, according to The Sun newspaper. upset.
The spokesperson was suspended, but did not disclose his name. After a flurry of online speculation, several BBC stars claimed on social media that they were not involved.
“Hugh has serious mental health problems. It’s been well documented that he’s been treated for severe depression in recent years,” said his wife, Vicky Frind. reported the BBC.
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“The events of the last few days have made matters significantly worse and he has also fallen seriously ill and is currently undergoing hospital treatment, where he will remain for the time being.”
Flynd said he hoped the statement would put an end to the media speculation that had affected Edwards’ BBC colleagues.
“He will respond to published articles when he is fully prepared,” she said.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/bbc-presenter-facing-sex-photo-claims-is-huw-edwards-20230713-p5dnvd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world BBC’s Hugh Edwards, wife Vicky Flind identify key figure in alleged sex photo as host