Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, a former co-host of Dan Walker on Channel 5 News, has formally withdrawn her allegations of bullying and discrimination against him. The decision follows a mutual agreement reached between the presenter, ITN, and Channel 5, according to a statement released by her legal representatives on Friday.
Background of the claims
Ms Vanderpuije, who co-hosted the programme with Mr Walker for a year between 2022 and 2023, had filed claims at a London employment tribunal alleging unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, as well as breach of contract. The case was scheduled to be heard before a tribunal.
Statement from legal representatives
In a statement issued on Friday, Ms Vanderpuije's lawyers said: "Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije can confirm that a mutual agreement has been reached with ITN and Channel 5 in respect of the matters subject to Tribunal proceedings. Claudia-Liza fully withdraws her allegations relating to Dan Walker and does not intend to repeat or pursue them."
Further details regarding the settlement remain confidential, and no additional comments have been made by either party at this stage.
