Dan Walker 'completely exonerated' after 'serious misconduct allegations' at Channel 5 | 16865J3 | 2024-03-17 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 workforce of investigators have been brought in to evaluate whether there had been any wrongdoing by the broadcaster and its evening information anchor.
Talking on Dan's involvement, an business supply advised The Sun: 'This row has despatched shockwaves spherical Channel 5 and ITN.'
They continued: 'Dan is a massively widespread figure and is admittedly 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 Solar's supply revealed how shocked Dan was to be concerned in the case, saying: 'Dan knew concerning the grievance last yr, however he was initially advised all the claims associated to events before 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 clear as a result of he had nothing to cover — and was later relieved however not stunned to be completely exonerated.'
'The whole lot was accomplished by the e-book they usually brought 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 last 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 present would take on his mental health – specifically in climbing away from bed at 3am day by day to be up and ready to present.
'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 just crying. Something units you off. Someone says something nice about your trousers and you're like (pretend cries).'
Although he presents the evening news 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 publish 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 novice 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 comment.
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