Dan Walker to appear at tribunal as ex co-host brings bullying claim

Dan Walker to Testify in Employment Tribunal Over Bullying Claim

TV personality Dan Walker is set to appear in an employment tribunal after a former co-host of Channel 5 News filed a claim alleging workplace bullying. Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, who previously hosted BBC Breakfast, is also accusing Walker of sexism and misogyny, according to reports from *The Mail on Sunday*. The case involves ITN, the producer of Channel 5 News, and Paramount, its parent company, as respondents.

Denials and Evidence

ITN has stated that the allegations are “denied in full,” with a spokesperson emphasizing that the claim will be addressed through the tribunal process. Walker, who has been approached for comment, is said to have gathered over 50 character witness statements to support his defense. A prior internal investigation into the claims against him did not find any misconduct.

“This claim, which is denied in full, will be addressed through the tribunal process,” said an ITN spokesperson.

Case Timeline and Background

The tribunal is scheduled to begin in London on 20 April and is expected to last five weeks, as outlined by Vanderpuije’s lawyer, Jonathan Coad. Walker and Vanderpuije collaborated on Channel 5 News in 2022, but Vanderpuije left the network in 2024. ITN’s CEO, Rachel Corp, is also named as a respondent in the case.

The dispute centers on Vanderpuije’s assertion that she faced bullying during her time with Walker. While the details of the allegations remain under review, the tribunal will determine the validity of the claims. Walker’s participation in the case highlights the ongoing scrutiny of his conduct in the workplace.