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Huw Edwards was hit by a major scandal after he was named by his wife as the BBC star accused of paying a young person for explicit images.
The BBC News broadcaster, 62, was among the highest-paid journalists at the corporation with a salary of between £435,000 and £440,000 a year. However the BBC suspended the star in July, following claims he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images. Police found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by the presenter.
Edwards wasn't initially named as the accused star at the beginning of the investigation, but his wife Vicky Flind named him as the suspended star and said he was in hospital receiving treatment for his mental health. He has since faced further allegations of "inappropriate behaviour".
And now, according t o the I, insiders have leaked his plans to leave the corporation after decades of service. Now that Edwards, who denies all allegations against him, is stepping down from the BBC, who will be replacing him?
Huw Edwards 'quits' BBC
Huw is reportedly not coming back to the BBC (AFP via Getty Images)There was an internal inquiry launched by the BBC to investigate the claims against Edwards. The results have not been publicly revealed, but it was understood the veteran broadcaster had multiple sit-in talks with bosses over his future at the corporation.
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An insider, who claimed to have knowledge of these chats with BBC bosses, told the I that "we understand Huw is not coming back". Another newsroom insider also told the I: "The review is in and unfortunately there isn’t a path back for Huw. There is no expectation he will return."
It is understood talks are being conducted by Edwards' lawyers and the BBC, and that any result from an investigation will not be publicly released. Edwards denies all allegations against him and the publication claims Edwards' 'wants to make clear he did nothing illegal'.
Who will replace Huw Edwards on BBC News?
Despite months passing by since the accusations were released, the BBC have yet to announce any solid plans for the future of his career as well as who will be replacing him.
It was previously reported that Clive Myrie will be Edwards' replacement (BBC)However, at the beginning of October, insiders revealed who will reportedly be replacing Edwards on BBC News at Ten. Sources claimed broadcaster Clive Myrie will be fronting the programme. The Times claimed staff attended a digital meeting in September where Myrie's role at the corporation was discussed.
The 59-year-old is said to have a leading role in a three-minute video which has been billed as a 'mission statement' by BBC News' chief executive Deborah Turness, two months ago. It was reported that the video features a few presenters speaking about the 'values' that Turness wants the BBC to focus on, with the showcase stating that clarity, courage, fairness and transparency will be at the core of what Auntie Beeb will stand for moving forward.
Insiders claimed that Myrie would almost certainly be handed the role of anchor on News of Ten and that his stock has been rising within the BBC in recent months. The Mirror have contacted the BBC for comment.