David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
ITV News and The Guardian said their investigation drew on more than 100 sources, while Walliams denied the allegations and lost a bid to block publication.
- On Tuesday, The Guardian and ITV News published a joint investigation alleging David Walliams used his celebrity to prey on women as young as 15, based on conversations with more than 100 sources regarding alleged grooming and sexual assault.
- Walliams unsuccessfully fought to suppress the report last week, claiming publication would have a 'potentially fatal impact' due to mental health concerns; Judge Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the injunction, ruling it an 'exceptionally serious interference' with freedom of expression.
- Lawyers for the media organizations told the High Court the allegations involve an alleged 'abuse of power and status' to contact young women, including 'grooming' and 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities' during his work on Britain's Got Talent.
- Denying all allegations, Walliams stated he is 'not a sexual predator' and is 'devastated' by the claims; professionally, the author is no longer in a commercial relationship with YMU following amicable talks in early 2026.
- The Little Britain creator, who has sold more than 60 million books globally, faces renewed scrutiny following his 2025 HarperCollins departure and his 2022 exit from Britain's Got Talent after apologizing for 'disrespectful comments.
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David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
ITV News and the Guardian report allegations he preyed on teenage girls and young women. Walliams denies the claims but acknowledges "at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with".
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David Walliams subject of sexual misconduct allegations
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