Allan eventually lost the case on 5 August 1992. The judge found that Channel 4's allegations had not defamed Allan, although he did not rule on whether or not there had been an affair. The outcome received major media attention in South Africa and the United Kingdom, appearing on the front page of seven major newspaper such as The Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent, and The Guardian.
Allan ultimately failed the case on 5 August 1992. The judge determined that Channel 4's claims had not damaged Allan's reputation, although he did not address whether or not there was an extramarital relationship. The outcome garnered significant media attention in South Africa and the United Kingdom, being featured prominently on the front page of seven prominent newspapers such as The Times, Daily Telegraph, Independent, and The Guardian.