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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Crabbe

Ex-Channel 5 News presenter withdraws allegations against Dan Walker

  • Broadcaster Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn her claims against former co-host Dan Walker, ITN, and Channel 5 following a mutual agreement.
  • Ms Vanderpuije had previously lodged claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination on grounds of race and sex, harassment, and breach of contract.
  • She also filed a whistleblowing claim, alleging a toxic culture of racism, sexism, misogyny, and bullying existed within the Channel 5 Newsroom, which she claimed influenced its editorial content.
  • Mr Walker was named as a respondent in the proceedings, alongside Channel 5, ITN, and Paramount Global, ahead of an employment tribunal.
  • The agreement was reached and all claims were formally dismissed by an employment judge on Friday, with Ms Vanderpuije's lawyers confirming the full withdrawal of allegations against Dan Walker.

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