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David Walliams’ upcoming movie dropped by Sky after sexual misconduct allegation
Producers removed his cameo and distributors pulled him from publicity after allegations of sexual misconduct involving teenage girls and young women.
- On Wednesday, distributor Sky exited its position as UK and Ireland licensee for the film Fing!, while producers removed David Walliams' cameo appearance from the upcoming release and promotional materials.
- Published Tuesday, a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News accused Walliams of sexual harassment and grooming after he unsuccessfully sought a High Court injunction last week to prevent identification.
- Reporters spoke to more than 100 sources, including women alleging Walliams used his celebrity status to pursue sexual purposes with girls as young as 15, though Walliams denied being a "sexual predator" or breaking the law.
- The BBC, Stan, and ABC removed content starring or written by Walliams citing the allegations as "serious," while Transmission Films confirmed he will not participate in the Australian publicity campaign.
- These developments follow HarperCollins dropping Walliams in December 2025 and Alton Towers closing his themed attraction earlier this month; he previously apologized in 2020 for "disrespectful comments" during Britain's Got Talent filming breaks.
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The median has suffered a fresh blow after his forthcoming family film Fing! was dropped by its UK distributor
David Walliams Cut From Movie 'Fing!' After Allegations, Sky Exits
David Walliams is to be cut from new movie Fing! and its stateside marketing materials following sexual misconduct allegations against the actor. Walliams had a cameo in the Sundance family movie, which is being released in the U.S. by Angel in early January. Taika Waititi, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas and Iona Bell also star in the film. “We take the allegations reported regarding David Walliams seriously,” the producers said in a statement se…
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