Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishTV fitness guru Jody Bunting has been cleared of wrongdoing after it was claimed he tried to kill a colleague with a bar of chocolate.The 45-year-old former Big Breakfast star was accused of sparking a massive allergic reaction in ex-workmate Kimberley Hoskins by leaving the Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut in a cupboard at Mickleover Court Hotel Leisure Club in Derby.He was employed as an exercise instructor at the centre and left the confectionery for colleagues to share as he departed on holiday.The club’s manager Ms Hoskins, 27, then suffered an anaphylactic shock so severe she had to be rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care.Ms Hoskins is now taking him and their former employer to an employment tribunal, saying her allergy amounted to a disability and they discriminated against her.In legal papers, she said Mr Bunting had been ‘plotting with colleagues to throw chocolate into my office to get rid of me’ and used to joke that she could suffer ‘death by chocolate’.Mr Bunting was arrested at Luton Airport in November 2023 on suspicion of attempted murder by officers from Derbyshire Police as he returned from a trip to Morocco.He later described how he was ‘paraded in handcuffs’ in front of hundreds of holidaymakers and had been on bail since – but has now been told by police the case against him has been closed after 17 months. TV fitness guru Jody Bunting (left) has been cleared of wrongdoing after it was claimed he tried to kill a colleague Kimberley Hoskins (right) with a bar of chocolateThe TV personality said he was ‘relieved’, adding: ‘To hear the investigation is completely over is great news.’ The 45-year-old former Big Breakfast star Jody Bunting (pictured on one of his photos shared on his Instagram page) was accused of sparking a massive allergic reaction Leisure club manager Kimberley Hoskins (pictured) was said to have come across the sweet treat while Jody Bunting was on holidayHe previously told how the case had left him in ‘limbo’ – with bail conditions preventing him from working at the leisure club nor having access to his phone and laptop, meaning he could not carry out online fitness classes.Mr Bunting has said he took the chocolate in to the health club for his workmates to share when Ms Hoskins was off.He said: ‘The whole thing is so surreal – an attempted murder arrest over a piece of chocolate. It’s like something from a bad Netflix drama.’It was actually a 200g Cadburys Dairy Milk Fruit and Nut bar that I bought from Home Bargains for about £2.’I took it in during a morning shift and left it in a cupboard in reception where we keep things like towels. It was for me and my friends to eat – I assumed the evening staff would finish it off.’The thing is that Kimberley wasn’t even in work that day as she was off sick. We aren’t allowed to bring it in when she’s working.’And I wasn’t even in the country when she had the allergic reaction – it was five days later when I was in Morocco. But they had the CCTV footage of me arriving with the chocolate.’Kimberley is so allergic to it, she can have a reaction even through airborne contact. – so she just has to be in the same room as chocolate to get ill. Jody Bunting (left) is seen here appearing on TV show The Big Breakfast’But during those five days, hundreds of people would have come in and out with chocolate – you’ve got people with protein shakes, kids with bars.’So I don’t even know how the police can dare say it was my chocolate that caused this. We even sell chocolate protein bars at the health club.’People are laughing out loud when I tell them it involves attempted murder and a piece of chocolate.’Even my mum can’t believe it has gone so far.’I am really glad Kimberley has recovered – but it has nothing to do with me.’The crazy thing is the police were suggesting I did this because I fancied Kimberley and that it was a love thing. I actually laughed out loud – because I’m gay.’He added he had since learned the health club had carried out a deep clean in between him bringing his chocolate in and her allergic reaction – confirming his suspicion that different chocolate may have caused it.Ms Hoskins is taking him and their former employer to an employment tribunal next year, saying her allergy amounted to a disability and they discriminated against her. Jody Bunting had been on holiday in Morocco as police investigated him for alleged attempted murder – and he was arrested as he returned to the UK The TV personality has responded to the latest development by saying he was ‘relieved’, adding: ‘To hear the investigation is completely over is great news’A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: ‘Following an investigation into an incident at Mickleover Court Hotel in October 2023, a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and wounding with intent.’He was bailed pending further inquiries, and a file of evidence was prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service.’After reviewing the evidence, the CPS made the decision to take no further action against the man.’We understand the impact that a long-running investigation can have on those involved.’However, it is the duty of the force to thoroughly and proportionately investigate reports made to us.’The offence that was reported to the force was serious and the public would rightly expect officers to make all relevant inquiries and gather evidence.’On this occasion, it was found there was insufficient evidence for a prosecution to be brought.’Both parties involved in this incident have been made aware of the decision and that no further action will be taken.’ Jody Bunting has been on bail but has now been told the case against him has been closed Jody Bunting has now said: ‘The whole thing is so surreal – an attempted murder arrest over a piece of chocolate. It’s like something from a bad Netflix drama’ Father-of-one Mr Bunting, who appeared on The Big Breakfast in 2001 and 2002 in a health slot called ‘Lose it with Jody’ after his weight ballooned to 31st, had worked at the Mickleover Court Hotel Leisure Club since 2017.Ms Hoskin resigned from her job in January last year and is taking the hotel to a tribunal claiming constructive unfair dismissal, saying she quit in response to the conduct of her employer and Mr Bunting.She is also making four claims under the Equality Act – over direct discrimination, discrimination arising from disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments and harassment on the basis of disability.She is seeking compensation for financial loss, injury to feelings, unfair dismissal and personal injury.
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