Black TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims against former co-host after ‘mutual agreement’ with Channel 5 and ITN
ITN says they continue to deny the claims in full.
Black TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims against former co-host after ‘mutual agreement’ with Channel 5 and ITN
The case was set to be heard at a tribunal next week.
Black TV presenter Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn allegations against her former Channel 5 co-anchor after reaching a mutual agreement with the broadcaster and ITN.
Ms Vanderpuije had accused her ex co-host Dan Walker of “bullying, misogny against a Black woman and sexism”, according to the Mail on Sunday, but has now withdrawn the claims against him.
Ms Vanderpuije had also filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment against Paramount, the owner of Channel 5 as well as ITN, according to reports.
A tribunal was set to formally begin next week, but now, an agreement has been reached and claims made against Mr Walker have been withdrawn.
Ms Vanderpuije’s lawyer 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.”
On social media, Walker released a statement saying: “Channel 5 and ITN have reached an agreement with the claimant. I firmly feel that I should never have been pulled into this; however, I was fully prepared to go to tribunal and defend the allegations which were levelled at me.”
He added that he had ‘always been concerned’ for Ms Vanderpuije’s ‘wellbeing’ and that he hopes ‘she finds peace.’
An ITN spokesperson told the Community Reporter : “We continue to deny these claims in full, and we are glad this matter has been resolved.”