Comedian Lucy Beaumont has said she fears she will never work in television again after acting as a whistleblower in the David Walliams allegations. The Celebrity Traitors star, who was formerly married to fellow comedian Jon Richardson, spoke to Cathy Newman on Sky News and said she had previously offered support to a woman who made allegations against Walliams.
Lucy said: "Honestly, I don't think I'll work in telly again, I really don't. The reason high profile people are not saying anything is because they'll lose work, because you're seen as a trouble-causer."
Support Offered to Alleged Victim
She told Sky News that a TV worker had informed her that they had been asked to take young women into Walliams' dressing room, which prompted Lucy to find one of the women and offer her help. Lucy claims that she tried to support one of the women and offered to pay legal fees relating to an alleged non-disclosure agreement.
While reflecting on the moment, Lucy said: "I'm nearly crying... She couldn't talk to family, or friends, or her therapist."
Whistleblower Role and Response
"I did as much as I could do privately and whenever I've heard a rumour about anyone, I've done everything I can," she added. "There's only so much you can do. I'm not the police. I was really worried, and I was one of the whistleblowers. I was one of the people to let the Guardian know."
Walliams previously responded to investigating journalists and rejected allegations of criminal behaviour. He also said: "Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with."
"I realise I did not always take people's feelings properly into account. That is something I regret," he added. Daily Star have contacted David Walliams' representatives for comment on the matter.
