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Dan Walker Faces London Tribunal Over Ex-Co-Anchor’s Claims
Vanderpuije alleges sexism, misogyny and bullying, while Walker denies wrongdoing and has more than 50 character witness statements.
- Broadcaster Dan Walker, 49, faces an employment tribunal in London starting April 20 over allegations of sexism, misogyny, and workplace bullying brought by former Channel 5 News co-anchor Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, 47.
- Vanderpuije left Channel 5 in 2023 after five years and hired lawyer Jonathan Coad to pursue the complaint, though Walker was previously cleared of misconduct by internal network investigations.
- Addressing the allegations, an ITN spokesperson stated, "This claim, which is denied in full, will be addressed through the tribunal process." Walker denies the multi-pronged complaint.
- More than 50 character witness statements from BBC journalists, Olympians, and footballers have been submitted by Walker to defend his reputation ahead of the four-day hearing.
- The hearing at London Central is expected to last four days beginning April 20. Walker previously stated he was "entirely vindicated by an independent inquiry," emphasizing that "truth is the important thing.
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Dan Walker accused of misogyny and bullying' as former BBC presenter set to face tribunal
Dan Walker is set to appear before an employment tribunal later this month following accusations of sexism, misogyny and bullying levelled against him by his former Channel 5 News colleague Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije
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