Vanderpuije claims she was the victim of a sham redundancy after making protected disclosures alleging a toxic culture of racism, sexism, misogyny, and bullying existed in the Channel 5 Newsroom. According to her lawyer Jonathan Coad, she alleges that ITN and Channel 5 have tried to cover up the racist culture at Channel 5 News which they have tolerated despite this breaching their statutory obligations. The specific evidence supporting these allegations and the details of the redundancy claim remain unclear as the tribunal continues.
Dan Walker attended the first day of the tribunal and hosted Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall that same day. Ahead of the show, he posted an Instagram video seemingly referencing the tribunal with a dig about having to 'desert his co-host' Myleene Klass. Walker profusely denies the allegations and has gathered more than 50 character witness statements from footballers, Olympians, BBC journalists and presenters, and other colleagues. According to Daily Mail - Home, a source described Walker as absolutely denying any sexism, misogyny, racism, or bullying. The identities and specific statements of these witnesses have not been disclosed.
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Vanderpuije departed Channel 5 in 2024 after over five years presenting their news programme. The outcome of the employment tribunal hearing and ITN and Channel 5's official response to the allegations of covering up a racist culture are currently unknown.
Dan absolutely denies any sexism, misogyny, racism or bullying. It has been hanging over him for some years now.