Disgraced ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards has stirred the pot with a new professional black-and-white headshot on Facebook. The 64-year-old’s slick photo has reignited gossip that he’s plotting a public comeback following his sex offence conviction.
Fans Slam Edwards’ ‘Image Rehab’ Attempt
Social media users weren’t having it. One Daily Mail reader slammed the move: “Is he on the comeback trail? Why else get a professional portrait? It screams image rehabilitation.” They added: “No well-lit photo or stubble is going to wipe the slate clean after all he’s done.”
£4.75 Million Dulwich Mansion Yanked From Sale
Edwards also pulled his £4.75 million Dulwich home off the market after multiple price cuts. Listed since October 2024, it plunged from £4.75m to £4.5m in March 2025, then slashed another £500,000 by June 2025.
The 6-bedroom mid-century pad boasts a grand piano and a chic refitted kitchen. Previously shared with estranged wife Vicky Flind and their five children, the property was shelved after divorce rumours and a wave of prank calls hit estate agents, prompting a “discreet listing.”
BBC Demands £200k Back From Edwards
The BBC has ordered Edwards to repay his £200,000 post-arrest salary, paid from November 2023 to April 2024. A spokesperson confirmed: “Huw Edwards has not returned any money paid to him after his arrest. The BBC has asked for all money from that period to be returned.”
Still, Edwards has refused to cough up a penny, despite earning £475,000 a year before his downfall.
Staff Fuming Over BBC’s Handling
BBC insiders fumed at both Edwards and the corporation’s management. A source told The Sun: “Everyone is raging—at Huw for being a disgrace and at bosses for being gutless and powerless.”
The fury highlights calls for Edwards to face financial consequences, especially after months of receiving his fat salary post-arrest. The BBC’s failure to force repayment has left staff and fans alike questioning the broadcaster’s strength.
Timeline of Edwards’ Fall From Grace
- July 2023: Suspended after reports he paid £35,000 for explicit images from a young man.
- November 2023: Secretly arrested for child abuse images.
- April 2024: Resigned on medical grounds without immediate dismissal.
- July 2024: Charged with making indecent images of children.
- Later admitted three counts; received six-month suspended sentence—avoiding jail.
Public Sees Move as Defiant, Not Sorry
Many see Edwards’s new snap and property tactics as a slick image overhaul, trying to soften the harsh memory of his crimes. Posting a polished portrait while refusing to repay the BBC paints a picture of defiance, not remorse.
This latest chapter keeps Edwards in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons—fans and critics await whether he really plans a public “relaunch” or if this is just smoke and mirrors.
