Dan Walker 'completely exonerated' after 'serious misconduct allegations' at Channel 5 | 58I3977 | 2024-03-19 21:08:01
Channel 5 anchor and former Strictly Come Dancing star Dan Walker has been 'utterly exonerated' following an investigation into allegations of 'critical misconduct'.
This follows a collection of allegations made by an unnamed colleague towards Channel 5 – which concerned Dan, 46.
In a multi-pronged investigation into the case, a HR-led staff of investigators have been brought in to assess whether there had been any wrongdoing by the broadcaster and its night information anchor.
Speaking on Dan's involvement, an business source advised The Sun: 'This row has despatched shockwaves round Channel 5 and ITN.'
They continued: 'Dan is a massively widespread determine and is absolutely well-respected. He was devastated and totally surprised to be dragged into this.'
Nevertheless, Dan has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the case, with investigators citing 'a scarcity of proof to help allegations.'
The Sun's source revealed how shocked Dan was to be involved within the case, saying: 'Dan knew concerning the grievance last yr, but he was initially informed all the claims related to events earlier than he joined Channel 5.
'This actually shocked him — and he just couldn't understand it. But he co-operated with the investigation and was completely open and transparent as a result of he had nothing to hide — and was later relieved however not stunned to be totally exonerated.'
'All the things was executed by the guide they usually introduced in an external staff to make sure the probe's independence,' the insider added.
Dan joined Channel 5 News after leaving BBC Breakfast in April 2022. He revealed final month how he used to cry in the toilets on the BBC studios behind the scenes of the present.
Chatting with Josie Gibson and Dermot O'Leary on This Morning, he revealed the toll that presenting the breakfast show would take on his psychological well being – particularly in climbing away from bed at 3am day-after-day to be up and ready to present.
'By Wednesday I used to be like, full zombie mode. And in addition you get actually emotional,' he stated.
'Finish of the show, you're like, in the bogs simply crying. Anything sets you off. Somebody says something good about your trousers and you're like (pretend cries).'
Though he presents the evening information on Channel 5, Dan has returned to morning internet hosting duties as a presenter of Basic FM's breakfast present.
Final week, he sparked furore with a now-deleted submit aimed toward Kate Middleton amid the controversy of her edited Mom's Day photograph.
Dan posted a heavily edited image of a person – clearly not himself – on his X account writing: 'Like many newbie photographers, I do sometimes experiment with modifying.'
This led to backlash from some fans, who branded him 'classless' and stated that they 'expected more' of the star.
Metro.co.uk has approached Dan Walker for remark.
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