Supporters of Black TV presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije rally ahead of tribunal
Former Channel 5 News presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has accused her ex-co-anchor Dan Walker of “bullying, misogny against a Black woman and sexism”, according to The Daily Mail.
Supporters of Black TV presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije rally ahead of tribunal
“She told my daughter that she had beautiful dark skin on national TV”, one supporter said.
Former Channel 5 News presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has accused her ex-co-anchor Dan Walker of “bullying, misogny against a Black woman and sexism”, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Ms Vanderpuije left Channel 5 in 2024 after more than five years of presenting their news programme as the first Black lead anchor.
In the last 12 months of her role, she presented alongside the former BBC host who joined the channel.
Now, following her time working with him, Ms Vanderpuije has brought claims against Mr Walker which he denies in full, according to the Mail on Sunday.
An ITN spokesperson told the Community Reporter: “This claim, which is denied in full, will be addressed through the tribunal process.”
Now, those who have admired Ms Vanderpuije’s work as a journalist are rallying ahead of the trial and calling for others she inspired to gather outside the London held tribunal in a show of support.
Serlina Boyd, a writer who was once interviewed by Ms Vanderpuije says that the former presenter has told “unreported stories particularly from the Black community.”
Speaking exclusively to The Community Reporter she said: “She was the first person to tell my daughter that she had beautiful dark skin on national TV. My daughter Faith has never forgotten that experience.
“In recent years, Claudia-Liza became known for her commitment for telling unreported stories, particularly those affected Black communities in the UK.”
Ms Vanderpuije who is of Ghanaian and Dutch descent grew up on an estate in West London.
She went on to study history and journalism at Queen Mary University of London and then completed a Master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Since then, Ms Vanderpuije has had a career spanning over 15 years working with some of the biggest news channels in the UK including the BBC, Sky News and others.
The tribunal set to begin on April 20 and is listed for five weeks. It will be held at Central London Tribunal Centre, 7 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7NX.
In a flyer circulated on Instagram, supporters are set to gather tomorrow at 9am.
Both Ms Vanderpuije and Dan Walker have been contacted for comment.