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Strictly star Dan Walker cleared in probe into serious misconduct that ‘sent shockwaves’ through Channel 5
Walker, 46, joined Channel 5 News from BBC Breakfast in April 2022
TV star Dan Walker has been “completely exonerated” following a work place probe into serious conduct allegations.
The Channel 5 news anchor was the centre of a multi-pronged complaint which led network bosses to bring in investigators.
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But the HR-led probe found the former Strictly Come Dancing star, a committed Christian, had done nothing wrong.
The complaint was made from a colleague working in the media.
Walker, a 46-year-old dad of three, joined Channel 5 News from BBC Breakfast in April 2022.
He is believed to be paid £500,000 a year.
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An investigator said of the claims: “There is a lack of evidence to support allegations.”
An industry source said: “This row has sent shockwaves round Channel 5 and ITN.
“Dan is a hugely popular figure and is really well-respected.
“He was devastated and totally stunned to be dragged into this.
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“Dan knew about the complaint last year, but he was initially told all the claims related to events before he joined Channel 5.
“This really shocked him — and he just couldn’t understand it.
Horrifying video shows moment Dan Walker is hit by car and flung from his bike leaving him knocked out for 25 minutes
“But he co-operated with the investigation and was totally open and transparent because he had nothing to hide — and was later relieved but not surprised to be totally exonerated.
“Everything was done by the book and they brought in an external team to ensure the probe’s independence.”
A Channel 5 spokesman said: “ITN commissioned an independent external expert to investigate these allegations but none were upheld.”
A spokesman for ITN said: “We take such claims incredibly seriously. To ensure fairness and impartiality, we appointed an independent external consultant and they have concluded their investigation.
“Given our ongoing duty of care, we won’t be commenting further.”
It comes after Dan was hit by a car and flung from his bike - knocking him out for 25 minutes - in February.
The bloodied presenter said he thought he was going to die after the vehicle ploughed into him on a busy roundabout.
He was covered in blood from injuries to his face, hands and legs, was unconscious until police and paramedics arrived.
He said at the time: “I thought I was a goner to be honest.
“I came round with paramedics and police standing over me on the other side of the roundabout.
“I’ve no idea how I got there or how I haven’t broken any bones.
“I have zero recollection of it. My face is a proper mess. I might need some surgery.”
The driver whose dashcam took the footage said: “I looked in my mirror and saw him roll across the road after he’d been hit.
“It was quite shocking — certainly something you don’t see every day.
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“I checked the dashcam footage later and realised I had captured the moment.
“He’s lucky to be alive."
Dan's new gig 'a dream come true'
DAN Walker has revealed his new job away from TV, saying 'it's a dream'.
The BBC star spilled the beans on his latest gig away from the small screen.
Taking to X/Twitter, Dan, 58 revealed he is now a co-owner of a café.
He penned: “You know I go on about cake a lot? Well… I am officially now the part-owner of a cafe!!! It’s something my wife and I have been thinking about for a while and an opportunity came up just down the road from our house in Sheffield at a place we love, right at the heart of the community.
"And with friends who are brilliant. So… feel free to pop along to the Brook Coffee Rooms in Fulwood in Sheffield… I’ll be the one in the corner eating a cronut It is officially… THE DREAM.”
The journalist told his followers that he and his wife have been eyeing this opportunity for a while.
He added that he has now decided to take the plunge with a café in Sheffield that's close to their hearts.
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