Auto Amazon Links: No products found. Blocked by captcha.
David Walliams, the best-selling author and comedian known for his children’s books, has recently denied accusations of inappropriate conduct following the decision by his publisher, HarperCollins UK, to cease releasing any new works by him. A HarperCollins spokesperson explained that the choice came “after careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO,” without confirming the exact reasons behind this action.
Reports in The Telegraph have linked the publisher’s decision to an investigation concerning allegations of inappropriate behavior toward young women, though HarperCollins has refrained from commenting on the specifics. Meanwhile, Walliams’ representative stated that he “had never been informed of any allegations raised against him” by HarperCollins. They further added, “He was not party to any investigation or given any opportunity to answer questions. David strongly denies that he has behaved inappropriately and is taking legal advice.”
HarperCollins emphasized its commitment to employee wellbeing, affirming that the company has “processes in place for reporting and investigating concerns” and stated, “To respect the privacy of individuals we do not comment on internal matters.” Walliams remains one of the UK’s most widely-read children’s authors, having sold over 60 million copies worldwide that have been translated into 55 languages. His debut children’s book, The Boy in the Dress, was published by HarperCollins in 2008, and several of his works, including Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy, have been adapted into television films.
Throughout his career, Walliams rose to prominence through the TV sketch series Little Britain and garnered National Television Awards for his role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent. Honored with an OBE in 2017 for his contributions to charity and the arts, he has also faced public criticism, such as for a controversial incident on the BBC comedy panel show Would I Lie To You? in which he appeared to make Nazi salutes. Additionally, in 2022, he publicly apologized for making “disrespectful comments” about two Britain’s Got Talent contestants during a filming break. He left the show the same year and subsequently pursued legal action against the production company over the leak of those remarks, settling the matter in 2023. HarperCollins appointed Kate Elton as its new CEO in October
Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
Auto Amazon Links: No products found. Blocked by captcha.