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Walliams Breaks Silence Amid Publisher Scandal
6 Feb
Summary
- David Walliams resurfaced on Instagram after being dropped by his publisher.
- He was dropped by HarperCollins due to harassment allegations, which he denies.
- Walliams was reportedly despised in showbusiness and television circles.
David Walliams has broken his social media silence, posting a birthday message on Instagram after a tumultuous period. He was recently dropped by his publisher, HarperCollins, amidst allegations of harassing employees. Walliams vehemently denies these claims.
The children's author and comedian, who has kept a low profile since the start of the year, shared a photo with his publicist, Louisa McCarthy, on Instagram Stories. This marks his first public appearance online since his alleged fall from grace.
Sources suggest that Walliams's behaviour was an open secret within the industry. Former employees at HarperCollins reportedly received advisories to work in pairs and avoid visiting his home. One woman who raised concerns allegedly received a five-figure payout.
The fallout has also impacted other areas of Walliams's career. The Children's Trust confirmed he was no longer an ambassador, and the BBC stated they had no future projects planned with him, despite his appearance in a Christmas special. Walliams, known for his successful children's books and television work, previously left Britain's Got Talent in November 2022 after audio emerged of him making disparaging remarks about contestants off-camera.
