David Walliams' Nazi salute on Would I Lie To You unacceptable, BBC says

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David Walliams found himself in hot water this week after making two Nazi salutes during a taping of the comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?. The BBC has since deemed his actions as “unacceptable.” The incident occurred when a fellow panellist shared a story about injuring their wrist while waving, prompting Walliams to join in with vigorous waves that escalated to a Nazi salute.

Both the show’s production company and the BBC quickly condemned Walliams’ gestures, stating that they were “completely unacceptable” and confirming that the segment would not be aired. BBC News reached out to Walliams’ representatives for comment following the incident. The comedian and children’s author was part of the panel for the BBC One show’s Christmas special, which was recorded at Pinewood Studios.

During the recording, Call The Midwife actress Helen George recounted spraining her wrist from waving too much during the Strictly tour. As she demonstrated the wave that led to her injury, Walliams made the Nazi salute, shocking audience members like journalist Sebastian Topan. The uncomfortable atmosphere continued as Walliams repeated the gesture later in the show, coupled with a sexual gesture, creating a sense of unease among the audience and prompting apologies from both the show’s production company and the BBC.

Walliams’ behavior on the show has stirred controversy, with audience members taking to social media to express their shock and disappointment. This incident adds to Walliams’ recent controversies, including his departure from Britain’s Got Talent in 2022 after an audio recording surfaced of him making derogatory comments about contestants. His actions on Would I Lie To You? have understandably raised concerns about his conduct and appropriateness for family television audiences

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