Dan Walker cleared after 'serious misconduct allegations' sent 'shockwaves' through 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 involved Dan, 46.
In a multi-pronged investigation into the case, a HR-led group of investigators have been introduced in to evaluate whether there had been any wrongdoing by the broadcaster and its evening news anchor.
Speaking on Dan's involvement, an business source advised The Solar: 'This row has sent shockwaves round Channel 5 and ITN.'
They continued: 'Dan is a massively well-liked 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 supply revealed how shocked Dan was to be concerned in the case, saying: 'Dan knew concerning the grievance final yr, however he was initially informed all of the claims related to events earlier than he joined Channel 5.
'This actually shocked him — and he just couldn't understand it. However he co-operated with the investigation and was totally open and transparent because he had nothing to hide — and was later relieved but not stunned to be completely exonerated.'
'The whole lot was executed by the e-book they usually introduced in an exterior group to ensure 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 show.
Chatting with Josie Gibson and Dermot O'Leary on This Morning, he revealed the toll that presenting the breakfast show would tackle his mental well being – specifically in climbing away from bed at 3am daily to be up and ready to current.
'By Wednesday I was like, full zombie mode. And in addition you get really emotional,' he stated.
'Finish of the present, you're like, within the bogs simply crying. Something sets you off. Someone says one thing good about your trousers and you're like (pretend cries).'
Although he presents the evening information on Channel 5, Dan has returned to morning hosting duties as a presenter of Basic FM's breakfast show.
Final week, he sparked furore with a now-deleted submit aimed toward Kate Middleton amid the controversy of her edited Mother's Day photograph.
Dan posted a heavily edited picture of a man – 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 extra' of the star.
Metro.co.uk has approached Dan Walker for remark.
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