TELLY presenter Dan Walker is set to fight accusations of racism, sexism and bullying, friends have revealed.
The 5 anchor faces at a tribunal this month.
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije will face Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker in an employment tribunal
Walker has denied all claims of ‘sexism, misogyny, racism or bullying’Credit: Rex
before leaving in 2023. Former presenter Walker, 49, is due to appear at day one of the tribunal in London next Monday.
The hearing is expected to last up to five weeks.
The Sun understands he has vowed to fight the allegations while continuing with work as normal. A friend said: “Dan has been flooded with support with countless colleagues offering him character references.
“It’s been really traumatic for him but all his friends know he’ll be cleared. It’s obviously taken a big toll and has been hanging over his head. He just wants it to be over with.”
After the tribunal’s first day, he is due to co-host Classic FM Live in the evening at the Royal Albert Hall with .
Ms Vanderpuije’s legal team told The Sun she has been “the victim of vile social media abuse” since reports of the tribunal first emerged.
5 News’ producers ITN said: “This claim, which is denied in full, will be addressed through the tribunal process.”
Vanderpuije left Channel 5 in 2024
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