David Walliams Dropped by BBC, HarperCollins and Other Organisations

BBC, HarperCollins and other organisations distance themselves from David Walliams following sexual misconduct allegations, which he strongly denies.
on Nov 12, 2026

David Walliams Disassociated with Several Large Institutions Due to Sexual Misconduct Accusations

Following accusations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams, a British comedian and writer for children's literature, several large institutions have disassociated themselves from him. They include BBC, HarperCollins, Independent Talent Group literary agency, and charity, Comic Relief.

It comes after a three-year-long investigation carried out by The Guardian and ITV News, which revealed accusations of various women involving him in inappropriate behavior since 2003. Walliams denies any accusations against him.

Representation of Literary Agency Ends

ITG (Independent Talent Group) that represented Walliams announced that from now on, it will not represent him in any capacity.

The spokesperson of the agency declared that it was disturbed by the accusations and was concerned about the people involved in the matter. The agency had already suspended its representation of Walliams before the investigation became public.

HarperCollins Pulls the Plug on His Books

HarperCollins had already announced in December 2025 that they would stop publishing books by Walliams. This decision came after complaints were received regarding Walliam’s behaviour towards women workers.

In September 2026, HarperCollins announced that they would withdraw all his remaining books from their catalogue in all forms; hardcover, e-books and audiobooks.

Walliams has written 23 children’s books for HarperCollins including some bestsellers such as Gangsta Granny, Mr Stink and Ratburger. Walliams books have sold over 60 million copies across the world.

World of David Walliams Theme Park Attraction Shut by Alton Towers

Alton Towers has shut down its World of David Walliams theme park attraction, which had opened back in 2021 following the cooperation between the author and HarperCollins.

The ride comprised of attractions based on his children's stories, such as Gangsta Granny: The Ride, Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp and the Royal Carousel.

The theme park stated that this was part of its annual planning cycle that takes into consideration the operational needs and guest experience. Whether the decision was linked to any allegations was not disclosed.

Actions Taken by Comic Relief and other Organizations

According to Comic Relief, it has no intention of working with Walliams in the future. Previously he hosted Red Nose Day televisions shows organized by the organization from 2013 to 2015. He was also the presenter at Sport Relief events.

In addition, MGC Futures, which is a charity helping young theatre makers, stated that Walliams is not their patron anymore and has no intention of collaborating in the future.

Moreover, The Labour Party is reported to have suspended him.

Walliams Refutes the Claims

Walliams vehemently denies the claims. In his statement to The Independent, he said that he is not a sexual predator; he has not broken any laws; and he is shocked and heartbroken that the women he knew many years ago are upset with him.

These claims have brought about a much bigger reaction from the worlds of publishing, broadcasting and entertainment, as well as prompting discussions on professional responsibility and organizational handling of issues related to high-profile personalities.

There have been many developments since then, and these claims should in no way be considered proven crimes.