"Derringer claimed Valentyne was unprepared for work, stating, 'It was like she just didn't want to do anything,' and criticized her lack of promotion for the show."
"Derringer denied allegations of verbal abuse, stating, 'That did not happen,' and emphasized he never touched Valentyne or watched pornography in-studio."
"Regarding vaping in-studio, Derringer admitted, 'I did it, I'm embarrassed about it,' acknowledging it was wrong despite Valentyne initially saying she was fine with it."
John Derringer testified at a human rights tribunal, alleging his former co-host Jennifer Valentyne was unprepared and obsessed with appearances. He denied her claims of verbal abuse and gender-based discrimination during their time on Corus Entertainment's Derringer in the Morning. Derringer stated he never touched Valentyne or watched pornography at work. He criticized her lack of effort and promotion for the show. The hearing follows the show's hiatus in May 2022 amid an ethics review, after Valentyne publicly condemned her treatment. Derringer acknowledged vaping in-studio was wrong.
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