Huw Edwards has faced backlash after launching his own newsletter, three years after he left the BBC in disgrace.
The former broadcaster, 64, previously one of the most trusted newsreaders in the country, pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children in July 2024.
He has resurfaced on Substack with a newsletter, stating his intention to provide commentary on news, politics and the topics of the day.
© PA Images / Alamy Stock PhotoHe wrote: "There will be some who do not wish to read my work, and I respect that choice. But for those who might be interested, I would like to start tentatively by offering some commentary and analysis based on my long experience.
"I would like to offer thoughts on matters of national and local interest. These include the state of our politics, the media, journalism, and culture. But in light of my recent experiences, I would also like to talk about the criminal justice system: the courts, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Probation Service.
"I am also ready to be unflinchingly honest about the reality of long-term mental illness, and the continued failure to recognise its devastating effects on affected individuals, their families and friends. If my posts help others facing similar challenges, so much the better."
© David M. BenettBacklash to Huw's newsletter
But Huw's attempt to return to the world of news has not been well received by some members of the public.
"No mention of his crimes, other than to suggest his mental health issues are what led him to offend. Disgraceful," one person wrote, as seen by The Mirror.
"I don't know what's worse convicted sex offender Huw Edwards launches his own Substack page or that 65 people have subscribed to it," another wrote.
© Jeff OversAt the time of publication, Huw's Substack has 368 subscribers. He said he has no plans for paid subscriptions and will try to post once a week.
Scandal at the BBC
Huw was one of the BBC's highest-paid newsreaders, who led the coverage of major royal and political stories, including the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II's death in September 2022.
In 2024, the former BBC News at Ten host received a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. The previous year, a report published by The Sun alleged that a "top BBC star" had paid a teenager for sexual pictures.
© Aaron Chown - PA ImagesHuw's wife Vicky later named him as the broadcaster involved in the scandal and he was charged in June 2024 following a Met Police investigation.
The presenter said he felt "deep regret and remorse" for his crimes, describing his behaviour as "reckless, shameful, and damaging".
According to PA, it is understood that Huw intends to make his own documentary or podcast series about the events.
