Huw Edwards, a former BBC newsreader, pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, revealing he received 377 sexual images via WhatsApp, including 41 indecent images of children.

Among the 41 images, seven were categorized as Category A, indicating the most severe nature of the offenses, and he could face jail time during sentencing.

The 62-year-old presenter, known for anchoring major broadcasts such as the late Queen's funeral, officially resigned from the BBC in April after the allegations surfaced.

Prior to his resignation on medical advice, Edwards was the BBC's highest-paid newsreader, earning between £475,000 and £479,999 for the 2023/24 fiscal year.

In light of his guilty plea, the BBC has begun removing content featuring Edwards, including a 2006 episode of Doctor Who, and is reviewing its archive footage for potential further removals.

Additionally, a mural of Edwards in his hometown of Llangennech has been painted over, and a plaque honoring him in Cardiff was also removed.

Cardiff council confirmed that the plaque was taken down on July 31, and an audio guide narrated by Edwards was removed from the app on August 1.

Local artist Steve Jenkins, who painted the mural, expressed sadness over its removal, recalling the positive reception it received when it was created.

Several charities, including the National Churches Trust and the Journalists’ Charity, have terminated their relationships with Edwards following his court appearance.

Bafta has expressed shock over the seriousness of Edwards' actions and is currently reviewing the historic awards he has received over nearly three decades.

As a result of the ongoing review, Edwards may lose his peer-voted Bafta awards, which include several accolades for his work on BBC's flagship evening news programs.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has requested the BBC investigate the possibility of recouping approximately £200,000 that Edwards earned from his arrest in November until his resignation.