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Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations
Walker said he hoped Vanderpuije finds peace after the broadcaster denied the allegations and a judge dismissed the claims in a minute-long hearing.
- On Friday, employment judge Emma Webster dismissed all claims after broadcaster Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije reached a "mutual agreement" with ITN and Channel 5, ending a legal dispute scheduled for five weeks.
- Vanderpuije had filed claims of unfair dismissal, harassment, and discrimination, alleging a "toxic culture" in the newsroom and naming Dan Walker, ITN, and Channel 5 as respondents.
- Dan Walker denied all allegations and stated he "firmly" feels he "should never have been pulled into this," adding he was prepared to defend himself at tribunal.
- An ITN spokesperson stated: "We continue to deny these claims in full," while Channel 5 also rejected the allegations, with both entities expressing satisfaction the matter is resolved.
- In a statement on Instagram, Walker expressed hope that Vanderpuije "finds peace" following the withdrawal of all allegations relating to him and thanked his legal team for support.
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Allegations made against presenter Dan Walker withdrawn
Dan Walker has said he hopes his former Channel 5 News co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije "finds peace" after a "mutual agreement" was reached over allegations she made against him, adding: "I firmly feel that I should never have been pulled into this."
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