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The Metropolitan Police have initiated an inquiry into David Walliams following allegations of serious sexual offenses. This step follows reports published by ITV News and The Guardian, where multiple women accused Walliams of sexual misconduct. While the allegations under investigation by the police are reportedly separate from those reported in the media, detectives are also reviewing the published accounts to determine if there is any evidence warranting further action.
Upon the initial reporting of these accusations, Walliams emphatically denied being a “sexual predator” and maintained that he had not committed any criminal acts. In an official statement issued on Friday, the Metropolitan Police revealed they had received several complaints of non-recent serious sexual offenses involving a man in his 50s. The statement also noted that specialized officers are providing support to those who have come forward.
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged victims of sexual offenses to report their experiences, regardless of when the incidents occurred. He acknowledged that making such reports can be intimidating, but reassured that trained officers are available to offer support, answer questions, and assist throughout the process. The allegations against Walliams emerged publicly after he failed to prevent media coverage of the claims through a legal challenge.
Some women involved in the investigation alleged that Walliams groomed them during their teenage years, with one woman describing an incident at age 15 as a “sexual assault,” an accusation Walliams strongly denies, asserting he never had sexual contact with her. He also refutes any criminal behavior and denies grooming young women. Reports from The Guardian and ITV News indicate that these women, who are not connected to one another, claim to have been targets of unwanted sexual advances by Walliams. Additional claims include Walliams having a sexual relationship with a junior employee at HarperCollins and making inappropriate advances toward others, as well as allegations of inviting young women to his dressing room during his time on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
In a written message to journalists involved in the investigation, Walliams reflected on past behavior, acknowledging that he had sometimes acted thoughtlessly in casual sexual relationships and had failed to adequately consider others’ feelings. However, he insisted that abusing the power imbalance due to his fame never occurred. Walliams concluded by reaffirming he is not a sexual predator, confirmed he has not broken the law, and expressed devastation that some women from 10 to 20 years ago feel hurt or anger toward him. Walliams rose to prominence in the early 2000s with the BBC’s Little Britain, served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, and established a successful series of children’s books
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