Huw Edwards, the BBC’s highest-earning and longest-serving anchor, has resigned from his position at the helm of News at Ten due to health issues. Edwards had been off-air since last July amid allegations that he paid a young person for explicit images. His wife, Vicky Flind, publicly identified him as the unnamed presenter at the center of the allegations last year, disclosing that he had been hospitalized for severe mental health problems.
The allegations were investigated by the Metropolitan Police, but no charges were brought against Edwards due to a lack of evidence of a criminal offense. Edwards has been with BBC News since 1984, covering major events such as the 2019 General Election and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He was also the lead presenter for the King’s Coronation last May.
“After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors,” the BBC said in a statement. “The BBC has accepted his resignation, which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We do not believe it appropriate to comment further.”
Several candidates have been mentioned as potential replacements for Edwards, including Clive Myrie, Kirsty Wark, Sophie Raworth, Fiona Bruce, Victoria Derbyshire, and Nicky Campbell.
Clive Myrie
A BBC newsreader since 1987, Clive Myrie has been a rotating presenter on the News at Ten team for several years. He has also presented other BBC shows, including Mastermind.
Sophie Raworth
Sophie Raworth joined the BBC in 1992 and has been a main presenter of BBC News at Six and Ten since 2003. She has also presented election night coverage and other flagship programs.
Fiona Bruce
Fiona Bruce joined the BBC in 1989 and became the first female newsreader on BBC News at Ten. She has also hosted BBC News at Six and News at Ten, as well as Question Time, Antiques Roadshow, and Fake or Fortune?.
Kirsty Wark
Kirsty Wark, the longest-serving presenter of Newsnight, stepped down from the program last year after 30 years. She has since presented The Reunion and Start the Week on Radio 4.
Victoria Derbyshire
Victoria Derbyshire has presented several BBC shows, including Newsnight, Panorama, and her own current affairs program. She became joint lead presenter of Newsnight in 2022.
Nicky Campbell
Nicky Campbell has hosted a number of BBC programs on radio and television, including Watchdog, Panorama, and the ITV documentary Manhunt: The Raul Moat Story.
