TV presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn all allegations against her former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a mutual agreement with the broadcaster and ITN, her lawyers confirmed on Friday.
Vanderpuije, who co-hosted a show with Walker from 2022 to 2023, had filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, and breach of contract. She also alleged a toxic culture of racism, sexism, misogyny and bullying at Channel 5 News.
At a brief employment tribunal hearing on Friday, Judge Emma Webster dismissed all claims. A statement from Vanderpuije's lawyers said she fully withdraws her allegations relating to Walker and does not intend to repeat or pursue them.
Channel 5 and ITN both welcomed the resolution, with a Channel 5 spokesperson saying they strongly reject the claims and are pleased the matter is resolved. Walker, who was listed as a respondent alongside the broadcasters, said in an Instagram statement that he hoped Vanderpuije finds peace and thanked those who supported him.
