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Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims against Dan Walker

other · 2026-04-13

Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn her claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract against former co-host Dan Walker after reaching a mutual agreement with ITN and Channel 5, owned by Paramount. Vanderpuije and Walker co-hosted Channel 5 News from 2022 to 2023. The terms of the settlement, which includes an undisclosed payment with no admission of liability, were not made public. The employment tribunal in London formally dismissed the case. Walker expressed gratitude to those who spoke on the record about working with him, while ITN and Channel 5 denied the claims and welcomed the resolution.

Key facts

  • Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdrew claims against Dan Walker.
  • Claims included unfair dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract.
  • A mutual agreement was reached with ITN and Channel 5.
  • Vanderpuije and Walker co-hosted Channel 5 News from 2022 to 2023.
  • The settlement amount is undisclosed with no admission of liability.
  • The employment tribunal in London dismissed the case.
  • Walker joined Channel 5 News in 2022 after BBC Breakfast and Football Focus.
  • Vanderpuije left Channel 5 News in 2024.

Entities

Artists

  • Dan Walker
  • Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije
  • Jonathan Coad
  • Rachel Corp

Institutions

  • Channel 5
  • ITN
  • Paramount
  • BBC
  • Channel 5 News
  • BBC News
  • The Mail on Sunday
  • BBC Breakfast
  • Strictly Come Dancing

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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