Huw Edwards announced the death of Queen Elizabeth in September and has led coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics.

The presenter has been suspended but not named, angering other high-profile stars who have fallen under suspicion on social media.

The age of consent for sex in England is 16, but images of someone under 18 can be considered child pornography.

The young person's mother has said the unnamed male presenter had paid the teenager more than US$45,000 over three years for the images, reports say.