UK police investigate sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams
UK police opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against bestselling children's author David Walliams.
UK police opened an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against David Walliams, a bestselling children's author and former Britain's Got Talent judge. The Guardian and ITV News published the claims on Tuesday.
Multiple women accused him of using his position to prey on young women. Walliams, 55, has sold more than 60 million books.
David Walliams denies the allegations. He tried to block publication.
He warned he would harm himself if the claims were made public. The court lifted that injunction on Tuesday.
Police say they received allegations of serious sexual offences from the past. These were separate from what the media outlets published.
HarperCollins UK dropped Walliams as an author in December 2025. This followed an investigation into harassment allegations.
- More than 60 million
- Books sold
- 55
- Age
- Tuesday
- Publication date
- December 2025
- Publisher drop
Why it mattersA major children's author faces a formal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The accusations involve power imbalance and abuse.
AustraliaNo direct impact, but Walliams' books are widely read by Australian children and families; this affects his standing in the local market.
