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СпутникиРНSpaceXРоскосмосNASAThe Channel 5 evening news presenter, 46, was at the centre of a multi-pronged investigation after a 'colleague working in the media' made a complaint.
Channel 5 news anchor Dan Walker has been 'completely exonerated' following the conclusion of a workplace probe into 'serious conduct allegations'.
The Channel 5 evening news presenter, 46, was at the centre of a multi-pronged investigation after a 'colleague working in the media' made a complaint.
Channel 5 bosses brought in investigators to carry out the probe which found there was a 'lack of evidence to support the allegations' against the former BBC Breakfast presenter.
The father-of-three, who is believed to be paid £500,000 and also previously featured on Strictly Come Dancing, was understood to have been 'devastated and stunned' after being dragged into the probe.
An investigator told the Sun: 'There is a lack of evidence to support allegations.'
Dan Walker left the BBC to present the evening news on Channel 5 in 2022
Dan Walker presents Channel 5's evening news and a the breakfast show on Classic FM
The popular news presenter was hit by a car while cycling his bicycle last month
The investigation sent 'shockwaves' through Channel 5 as Dan, who left he BBC in 2022, is 'well-respected' in media circles, according to an industry source.
They 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. 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.
'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.'
Dan is the new presenter of Classic FM's morning breakfast show, which airs from 6.30am in the morning
Dan said: 'I had a strange experience where I was watching myself on the floor then eventually I came back into my body ... It was a sort of reset moment for me'
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.'
Last month, Dan was knocked out cold for 20 minutes after he was hit by a car while cycling in a horror crash.
The 45-year-old was struck on his bike in Sheffield while travelling to the train station.
However,Dan has since revealed that he has no memory of the crash and thanked his helmet for saving his life.
He said at the time: 'I think I got hit by a car but was out cold for about 20 minutes. I have no memory of it.