British comedian and children's author David Walliams has been identified as the celebrity who sought to prevent the publication of sexual misconduct allegations against him. His identity became public on November 10 after his attempt to secure an injunction against the Guardian and Independent Television News failed. Walliams denies wrongdoing.
A joint Guardian and ITV News investigation gathered accounts from multiple women accusing Walliams of using his celebrity status to pursue girls and young women for sex. The allegations are disputed by Walliams.
The revelations follow a separate report that Walliams had been removed from the upcoming British film The Road to Nevermore. In an article published October 28, TMZ cited a source close to the production who said the decision followed misconduct allegations.
According to that source, filming remained in its early stages, Walliams had appeared only on a preliminary cast list, and he had never signed an official contract. TMZ also reported that his name had been removed from the film's IMDb cast listing. The outlet said it had contacted his representatives for comment.
The same report described further professional fallout, including HarperCollins ending future publishing arrangements and subsequently confirming in September 2026 that it would stop publishing his back catalogue. TMZ also reported that talent agency YMU was no longer actively representing him. Walliams had strongly denied wrongdoing and said he had not been informed of the allegations or given an opportunity to respond.
In the injunction proceedings, Walliams' lawyers argued that publication would pose a serious risk to his life. The court heard evidence concerning his mental health and psychiatric treatment.
Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the application on November 3. Walliams subsequently missed the deadline to take the case to the Court of Appeal. The judge emphasised that the proceedings did not determine whether the allegations were true and that refusing the injunction did not amount to approval of the reporting.
Responding to the investigation, Walliams denied abusing his celebrity status or breaking the law.
"I am not a sexual predator," he said in a statement reported by Sky News. He acknowledged behaving thoughtlessly in some past casual relationships and expressed regret for not always considering other people's feelings.
Walliams is known for Little Britain, his former judging role on Britain's Got Talent, and children's books including Gangsta Granny and The Boy in the Dress.
