David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
The judge said the reporting was backed by a wide-ranging investigation and that blocking publication would be an exceptionally serious interference with press freedom.
- On Tuesday, The Guardian and ITV News published a joint investigation naming comedian David Walliams after a failed High Court injunction bid. The report alleges Walliams used his celebrity status to groom and sexually assault teenage girls as young as 15.
- Justice Matthew Nicklin dismissed Walliams' injunction bid, ruling such a measure would constitute 'an exceptionally serious interference' with media freedom. The judge acknowledged Walliams' psychiatric vulnerability but determined the court bore no responsibility for preventing publication.
- Walliams denied the accusations in a letter, stating he is 'not a sexual predator' and only 'behaved thoughtlessly' in past relationships. Multiple women allege he used his position to establish contact with young women considerably younger than him.
- Alton Towers confirmed it will permanently close the World of David Walliams attraction following the allegations. HarperCollins dropped Walliams in December 2025 after investigating harassment allegations he strongly denied.
- The BBC is reviewing all material featuring Walliams, removing episodes of Little Britain and other programs from its platforms. The investigation involved more than 100 people, including more than 30 with first-hand accounts of his conduct.
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Comedian Asked Court to Withhold His Identity in Sex Misconduct Story
British children's author and comedian David Walliams used his name to groom girls and young women for sex, two British news releases reported Tuesday. ITV News and the Guardian said their joint investigation featured interviews with multiple women who gave first-hand accounts of Walliams' conduct. One woman alleged he sexually...
David Walliams Says He's "Not a Sexual Predator" After Misconduct Allegations
British comedian David Walliams responded to allegations of sexual misconduct published by The Guardian and ITV, denying claims against him: "I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law."
Former 'Britain's Got Talent' judge David Walliams has sought an injunction against two media giants to prevent them from revealing that he is the one accused of alleged abuse.
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