David Walliams ‘strongly denies’ allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Walliams, 54, is an award-winning children’s author whose books have sold more than 60 million copies globally, according to the HarperCollins website.

David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher (Ian West/PA)

David Walliams “strongly denies” allegations of inappropriate behaviour and was not informed about or party to an investigation by publisher HarperCollins, a spokesperson for the author and TV star has said.

Walliams, 54, known for appearing in comedy shows including Come Fly With Me and Little Britain alongside Matt Lucas, was dropped by HarperCollins who said “after careful consideration” they would not be publishing any new titles from the award-winning children’s author.