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Dan Walker Faces Tribunal Over Sexism, Misogyny, and Bullying Claims by Ex-Co-Anchor

12 April, 2026.Britain.11 sources

Key Takeaways

Vanderpuije alleges Walker bullied her; claims include unfair dismissal, race and sex discrimination, harassment.
ITN and Paramount named as respondents; hearing in London starts April 20.
Length of hearing disputed across outlets, varying from four days to five weeks.

Tribunal and Allegations

Dan Walker is set to appear at an employment tribunal facing allegations of sexism, misogyny, and workplace bullying.

“- Published TV presenter Dan Walker is to appear at an employment tribunal after his former Channel 5 News co-host brought a case alleging she had faced bullying”

BBC

The tribunal will also name ITN and Channel 5's owner Paramount as respondents.

BBC

Walker has strongly denied the allegations, with an ITN spokesperson stating the claim is denied in full.

The hearing is scheduled to begin on 20 April and is expected to last up to five weeks.

Walker has more than 50 character witness statements in support of him.

Vanderpuije claims she was the victim of a sham redundancy and alleges a toxic culture of racism, sexism, misogyny, and bullying.

Background and Previous Investigation

Walker was previously the subject of a workplace investigation in 2024 which was not upheld.

He told The Telegraph he was entirely vindicated by an independent inquiry.

Daily Mail

Vanderpuije left Channel 5 in 2023 after five years.

She has hired Phillip Schofield's former lawyer Jonathan Coad.

Vanderpuije has filed claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment, breach of contract, and whistleblowing.

Character Witnesses and Public Reaction

Walker has more than 50 character witness statements from notable figures.

“Former BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker is reportedly set to appear before an employment tribunal later this month following several workplace accusations”