Huw Edwards vows to 'challenge misleading' claims as he confirms comeback in new statement

Olivia Gantzer
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:24 +0000

Huw Edwards has vowed to "challenge the misleading or fabricated claims" following his BBC axe and court sentencing for making indecent images of children.

The former news presenter has confirmed he's plotting a comeback to the limelight, vowing to "produce my own account" of the events of recent years.

Mr Edwards had been one of the highest-paid and most recognisable BBC newsreaders, having presented the broadcaster's News At Ten for decades.

In 2024, he pleaded guilty in court to making indecent images of children and was given a six-month sentence, suspended for two years.

He has found himself back in headlines recently after Channel 5 made a dramatisation of events in Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards, which aired last month and starred Martin Clunes as the disgraced presenter.

In a statement released on Thursday, Mr Edwards said: "Much has been written and reported in the past week following Channel 5’s one-sided account.

"Other opportunities will arise later this year for me to state my case and to challenge the misleading or fabricated claims made in recent coverage.

"A number of serious questions still remain to be answered, and not just by me. It will now take some time for me to produce my own account, and until then, I do not intend to comment any further."

It's understood that the former journalist plans to make his own documentary or podcast about the events.

Speaking last month, Mr Edwards claimed the company producing the Channel 5 drama, Wonderhood Studios, had failed to check the "truth" of the narratives shown.

These related to allegations made by The Sun in July 2023 that claimed "a top BBC star" had paid a teenager more than £35,000 for sexual photos.

The 64-year-old went on to add that he felt "deep regret and remorse" for his crimes, labelling his behaviour as "reckless, shameful and damaging."

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Channel 5 released a statement amid the show's release which read: "Power: The Downfall Of Huw Edwards is based on extensive interviews with the victim, his family, the journalists who revealed his story, text exchanges between the victim and Edwards, and court reporting.

"It has been produced in accordance with Ofcom's Broadcasting Code.

"All allegations made in the film were put to Huw Edwards via his solicitors six weeks before transmission."

The BBC is currently facing a scandal surrounding another popular employee, Scott Mills, which Mr Edwards seems to have made his stance clear on.

Mr Edwards has recently engaged with a social media post expressing sympathy for Mr Mills following the BBC Radio 2 presenter's dismissal from the corporation this week, according to reports.

Mr Mills was terminated by the corporation for "personal conduct" issues, with both the radio presenter and the BBC having shared statements on Wednesday.

On the same day, Mr Edwards, "liked' a LinkedIn post describing Mr Mills' circumstances as "atrocious" and "stressful," The Telegraph reports.

The post was authored by Lauren Beeching, a self-described celebrity crisis management specialist, who criticised the BBC's handling of Mr Mills' departure.