David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards junior female staff, The Telegraph reported.
The children's author and former Britain's Got Talent judge "strongly denies" the allegations and is taking legal advice, according to a spokesperson. HarperCollins said it decided not to publish any new titles by Walliams after "careful consideration" under its new CEO.
The allegations reportedly stem from a complaint made by a junior employee in 2023, prompting an internal inquiry. One woman who raised concerns is understood to have left the company after reaching a settlement including a five-figure payout. Measures were reportedly taken to limit contact between Walliams and some staff, including ensuring meetings were attended in pairs.
Walliams, 54, rose to fame as co-creator of Little Britain and later became a bestselling children's author with over 40 books. He left Britain's Got Talent in 2022 after a leaked transcript showed him making crude remarks about contestants.
