David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations
The judge said publishing the allegations was a strong public interest after reporters spoke to more than 100 people, including over 30 first-hand sources.
- 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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David Walliams Faces Allegations of Grooming Young Fans and Harassing Women After Losing Court Injunction Bid
Former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge David Walliams has been accused of grooming young female fans, including some as young as 15, and harassing women in professional settings. The allegations were published following his unsuccessful attempt to obtain a court injunction preventing The Guardian and ITV News from reporting on the claims. Walliams has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
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...
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