Dan Walker accused of sexism by former Channel 5 news colleague

Politics
12 Apr 2026 • 5:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Broadcaster Dan Walker is due to appear at an employment tribunal facing accusations of sexism, misogyny, and bullying.
  • His former Channel 5 News co-anchor, Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, has brought the claims against him.
  • The four-day hearing is expected to commence on 20 April in London.
  • A spokesperson for ITN, the production company, confirmed that Walker "denies in full" the allegations.
  • Walker was previously cleared of any wrongdoing in 2024 following an independent investigation into a separate "multi-pronged complaint".

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