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David Walliams revealed as celebrity accused of sexual misconduct after losing anonymity fight

David Walliams has not been seen in public for some time, and allegations against him were released by ITV and The Guardian.

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  1. The Independent

    David Walliams revealed as famous man at centre of sexual misconduct allegations (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    Lawyers for the comedian and acclaimed children’s author had sought an injunction to prevent publication of allegations

  2. Evening Standard

    David Walliams revealed as celebrity accused of sexual misconduct after losing anonymity fight (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Award-winning author and comedian faces sex allegations in Guardian and ITV News investigation

  3. Metro

    David Walliams named as ‘famous man’ accused of sexual misconduct (opens Metro in a new tab)

    He denies the allegations.

  4. The Guardian

    The allegations against David Walliams | Investigation by the Guardian and ITV News (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Multiple women allege David Walliams abused his power and position as a celebrity to prey on them for sexual purposes when they were young women, an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News has found. He denies the allegations. In a letter addressed to…

  5. Evening Standard

    Multiple women accuse David Walliams of sexual misconduct and grooming (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The comedian was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

  6. Evening Standard

    What are the allegations against David Walliams? (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Walliams is accused of abusing his power and status to contact young women and try to engage in ‘inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities’

  7. The Independent

    Timeline of David Walliams' injunction bid over reporting of allegations (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    The Guardian has published an investigation the day after the appeal deadline passed, with Walliams denying any wrongdoing

  8. Metro

    David Walliams: From Britain’s Got Talent to sexual misconduct allegations (opens Metro in a new tab)

    David Walliams has been accused of serious sexual misconduct (Picture: David Hartley/Rex/Shutterstock) David Walliams is facing allegations of sexual misconduct and has been accused of grooming young girls. The Little Britain co-creator attempted to block…

  9. Evening Standard

    David Walliams statement in full: TV star says ‘I am not a sexual predator’ (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Women as young as 15 have made allegations against the former Britain’s Got Talent judge

  10. Metro

    Harrowing moment woman alleges David Walliams preyed on her when she was 15 (opens Metro in a new tab)

    To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page One of the David Walliams accusers claimed the comedian ‘sucked’ on her breast after inviting her to his home when…

  11. Evening Standard

    Multiple women accuse David Walliams of sexual misconduct and grooming (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The comedian was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

  12. Daily Express

    Jonathan Ross’s grim joke about ‘most 15-year-olds’ going home with David Walliams (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    The chat show host mocked Walliams at an awards ceremony back in 2004.

  13. Evening Standard

    How David Walliams failed to keep identity secret amid sex claims (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Judge threw out case that he should not be named due to suicide risk

  14. Evening Standard

    David Walliams: A timeline of controversies involving the TV star (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The comedian left his role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent in 2022.

  15. The Sydney Morning Herald

    British children’s author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)

    Walliams, also an actor-comedian, had sought a court injunction to bar two British news outlets from identifying him in their reporting in which one woman alleges she was sexually assaulted at 15.

  16. Evening Standard

    David Walliams: Star's relationship history and net worth as comedian accused of sexual misconduct (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The comedian, who denies sexual misconduct spanning more than two decades, had a high-profile marriage in the 2010s

  17. Evening Standard

    What is David Walliams accused of? All the allegations facing TV star (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Walliams is accused of abusing his power and status to contact young women and try to engage in ‘inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities’

  18. Metro

    David Walliams seen enjoying coffee date weeks before sexual misconduct allegations (opens Metro in a new tab)

    David Walliams was seen out and about in October (Picture: BMW/GoffPhotos.com) David Walliams was last pictured enjoying a coffee with a friend just weeks before the allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him. The former Britain’s Got Talent…

  19. Daily Express

    David Walliams suffers major blow as London mansion put up for sale at cut price (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    The 55-year-old has been unmasked as the celebrity involved in a legal attempt to stop inappropriate sexual behaviour allegations.

  20. Evening Standard

    David Walliams selling 10.5m Primrose Hill mansion as he faces 'sexual predator' claims (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The 55-year-old author and comedian has put his home on the market and has slashed the price as he faces string of allegations

  21. Metro

    BBC confirms it will remove David Walliams shows including Little Britain (opens Metro in a new tab)

    David Walliams shows, including Little Britain, to be removed from the BBC (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) The BBC has confirmed it will remove Little Britain, among other shows involving David Walliams, following allegations of sexual misconduct.…

  22. Evening Standard

    When will the ITV investigation into David Walliams be aired? (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Allegations against the comedian will be detailed in an hour-long documentary by ITV News

  23. BBC News

    David Walliams' career and controversies including Little Britain and BGT (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    The entertainer shot to fame on Little Britain and also has best-selling series of children's books.

  24. The Guardian

    The allegations against David Walliams - podcast (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Multiple women allege David Walliams abused his power and position as a celebrity to prey on them for sexual purposes when they were young women, an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News has found. He denies the allegations. Maeve McClenaghan reports…

  25. Variety

    David Walliams Speaks Out on Allegations: ‘I Am Not a Sexual Predator’ (opens Variety in a new tab)

    Comedian, author and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge David Walliams has denied that he is a sexual predator, following publication of allegations in the Guardian. According to a statement published by the BBC, Walliams said, “Looking back, I realize that…

  26. Daily Express

    David Walliams ‘handed runner £300 hush money after dressing room incident’ (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    The television personality was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News on Tuesday. He denies all allegations against him.

  27. Times of India

    David Walliams lists London townhouse for £10.5m amid misconduct allegations (opens Times of India in a new tab)

    David Walliams’ luxurious four-bedroom townhouse in London’s prestigious Regent’s Park area has been listed for £10.5 million, as the comedian faces renewed scrutiny following allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards teenage girls and women. The…

  28. Evening Standard

    David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct and grooming teenage girls (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    He was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News after he tried to obtain an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations.

  29. Variety

    David Walliams Shows, Including ‘Little Britain,’ Removed From BBC Streaming Platform (opens Variety in a new tab)

    The BBC has said it will remove from its streaming platform those shows, including “Little Britain,” that star or were written by British comedian, author and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge David Walliams, after allegations that he was a sexual predator…

  30. The Independent

    Who has dropped David Walliams amid allegations of sexual misconduct? (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    The BBC, HarperCollins, and literary agency Independent Talent Group have all distanced themselves from comedian, who denies all allegations of sexual misconduct

  31. Daily Express

    Chilling moment celebrity’s wife ‘tried to save young girl from David Walliams’ (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    A woman who came forward as part of ITV and The Guardian's David Walliams investigation described the moment a celebrity's wife allegedly tried to warn her.

  32. ABC Australia

    Little Britain star David Walliams accused of using fame to groom teenagers (opens ABC Australia in a new tab)

    Actor, comedian and children's author David Walliams has been accused of allegedly grooming and preying on teenage girls for sexual purposes in the early 2000s.

  33. Evening Standard

    Jonathan Ross joked David Walliams would ‘go home with’ 15-year-olds at comedy awards (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    A clip of the TV presenter joking about Walliams has re-emerged following allegations of sexual misconduct against the former Britain’s Got Talent judge

  34. Daily Express

    ‘I was 15 when David Walliams tried to groom me - I’ll never forget what he said' (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    The author and comedian denies any wrongdoing.

  35. Variety

    David Walliams Dropped by Agency Following ‘Grooming’ Allegations (opens Variety in a new tab)

    Former “Britain’s Got Talent” star David Walliams has been dropped by Independent Talent Group following allegations of “grooming” and “harassment.” “ITG is deeply disturbed by the allegations concerning David Walliams,” said a spokesperson for the agency.…

  36. The Straits Times

    British children’s author, comedian David Walliams accused of grooming teens (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    Walliams reportedly groomed teenagers as young as 15 for sex and sexually harassed female colleagues.

  37. Evening Standard

    David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct and grooming teenage girls (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    He was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News after he tried to obtain an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations.

  38. Daily Express

    Expert's opinion on if David Walliams could face criminal probe over sex assault claim (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    EXCLUSIVE: Lawyer shares thoughts after celebrity was named as the well-known figure facing a string of allegations

  39. Evening Standard

    David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct and grooming teenage girls (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    He was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News after he tried to obtain an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations.

  40. The Independent

    David Walliams accused of preying on teenage girls and sexually assaulting 15-year-old (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    Little Britain star insists he is not a sexual predator, denies any wrongdoing and says he is ‘devastated’ by allegations

  41. Evening Standard

    David Walliams: Met Police 'to assess' any allegations made against him after bombshell sex claims by several women (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Police say they would look into any claims reported to them against TV star

  42. The Independent

    What are the allegations against David Walliams? (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    The former Britain’s Got Talent judge has been accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15

  43. The Independent

    David Walliams slashes price of London mansion by £1.45m as he faces allegations of preying on teenage girls (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    Little Britain star at centre of allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour is asking £10.5m for four-bed London house

  44. Daily Express

    David Walliams bombshell update as TV star 'faces Met Police investigation' (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    He denies any allegations of criminal activity and that he has never engaged in the grooming of young women.

  45. Evening Standard

    David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15 (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The former Britain’s Got Talent judge vehemently denies any allegations against him.

  46. NDTV

    UK Comedian And Children's Author David Williams Accused Of 'Grooming Girls' (opens NDTV in a new tab)

    David Walliams, 55, denied the allegations. He is accused of using his fame to groom girls.

  47. Al Jazeera

    UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)

    A joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News details allegations made by multiple women against the 55-year-old.

  48. PBS NewsHour

    British comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)

    An investigation by ITV News and the Guardian revealed multiple accusations, including one of sexual assault of a 15-year-old. Walliams has denied the claims, stating, "I am not a sexual predator."

  49. The Sydney Morning Herald

    British actor David Walliams grooming allegations (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)

    British actor David Walliams has lost an attempt in court to stop the British press from naming him as the actor accused of grooming young women and teenage girls.

  50. Variety

    Sky Drops David Walliams’ ‘Fing!’ Adaptation Following Sexual Harassment Allegations (opens Variety in a new tab)

    Upcoming fantasy feature “Fing!” has been dropped by its distributor in the U.K. following the sexual harassment allegations against David Walliams, who wrote the children’s book on which its based, co-wrote the screenplay and co-starred in the film alongside…

  51. Metro

    Jonathan Ross joke about David Walliams with ‘drunk 15-year-olds’ resurfaces (opens Metro in a new tab)

    To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A joke made by Jonathan Ross at a comedy awards show about David Walliams over 20 years ago has resurfaced for its…

  52. BBC News

    What we know about the allegations against David Walliams (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.

  53. CNA

    UK children's author David Walliams accused of sex assault, grooming teens (opens CNA in a new tab)

    The comedian and author denies the allegations, but in a letter published by the Guardian acknowledged that "at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with".

  54. BBC News

    David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct after losing injunction bid (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    ITN and the Guardian allege the comedian preyed on teenage girls and young women. He has denied all allegations.

  55. Evening Standard

    Five key accounts from women in Guardian and ITV News investigation into David Walliams (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Several women have accused the Little Britain star of sexual misconduct

  56. Metro

    Inside David Walliams’ dating history after he’s accused of sexual misconduct (opens Metro in a new tab)

    David Walliams has had several high-profile relationships (Picture: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images) David Walliams has been named after failing to get a High Court injunction blocking two media outlets from identifying him. While working in the public eye,…

  57. Metro

    David Walliams’ upcoming movie dropped by Sky after sexual misconduct allegations (opens Metro in a new tab)

    'We have already removed content which features him from our platforms.'

  58. Evening Standard

    Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by allegations about David Walliams and Russell Brand (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The presenter made a statement after allegations against David Walliams were published following a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News.

  59. Evening Standard

    Jonathan Ross breaks silence on David Walliams allegations and Russell Brand crimes (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Jonathan Ross spoke out after footage resurfaced of him joking about David Walliams and 15-year-olds at the 2004 British Comedy Awards

  60. BBC News

    The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed' (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.

  61. BBC News

    Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction (opens BBC News in a new tab)

    The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".

  62. Evening Standard

    David Walliams sexual misconduct allegations spark calls for better safeguarding (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The best-selling author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

  63. Evening Standard

    David Walliams sexual misconduct allegations spark calls for better safeguarding (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The best-selling author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

  64. Evening Standard

    David Walliams sexual misconduct allegations spark calls for better safeguarding (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The best-selling author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News.

  65. Evening Standard

    'Horrified': Jonathan Ross breaks silence on David Walliams allegations and Russell Brand crimes (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Jonathan Ross speaks out after footage resurfaces of him joking about David Walliams and 15-year-olds at the 2004 British Comedy Awards

  66. Metro

    ‘Horrified’ Jonathan Ross reacts to David Walliams allegations and Russell Brand conviction (opens Metro in a new tab)

    'I was genuinely unaware of their conduct.'

  67. The Independent

    All the organisations that have cut ties with David Walliams after allegations (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    The BBC, HarperCollins, and literary agency Independent Talent Group have all distanced themselves from comedian, who denies all allegations of sexual misconduct

  68. The Independent

    David Walliams allegations – what we know (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    The former Britain’s Got Talent judge has been accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15

  69. The Guardian

    Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by David Walliams and Russell Brand revelations (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    TV presenter says he was ‘genuinely unaware’ of pair’s conduct despite joking about Walliams going home with 15-year-old girl in 2004

  70. Daily Express

    Grooming gangs investigator speaks out over 'appalling' David Walliams sex abuse claims (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    Baroness Casey has hit out at "people abusing power, day in, day out, to groom and then rape and sexually assault" young girls and children.

  71. Metro

    Britain’s Got Talent bosses ‘looked into David Walliams claims 6 years ago’ (opens Metro in a new tab)

    Walliams served as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent for a decade.

  72. Evening Standard

    David Walliams movie dropped by Sky as producers wipe star from film and marketing (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Fing!, which is based on Walliams’ 2019 children’s book of the same name, also features the writer in a cameo role

  73. France 24

    UK comedian David Walliams accused of grooming and sexual harassment (opens France 24 in a new tab)

    PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 11: Spanish and French papers discuss protests in the two countries. An investigation by The Guardian and ITV accuses comedian David Walliams of "preying on young women for sex". Finally, a Doberman sensed something was…

  74. Metro

    Matt Lucas announces surprise career move following David Walliams allegations (opens Metro in a new tab)

    Matt Lucas has launched a new podcast about celebrities’ biggest career blunders (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Matt Lucas has launched a new podcast inviting famous faces to revisit their most embarrassing mistakes, just days before his former…

  75. Evening Standard

    Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by allegations about David Walliams and Russell Brand (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The presenter made a statement after allegations against David Walliams were published following a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News.

  76. Daily Express

    Jonathan Ross just blinked first - Walliams and Brand's other celeb pals can't stay silent (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    Wossy has issued a statement in the wake of the David Walliams allegations and Russell Brand rape conviction - who will be next to express their sorrow?

  77. Evening Standard

    Minister urges culture change in media amid David Walliams allegations (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Ian Murray said he was ‘deeply saddened and also angry’ to see the prevalence of abuse by men in the media industry.

  78. Evening Standard

    David Walliams’ ex-wife Lara Stone shared cancer diagnosis just days before claims against comedian surfaced (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The model, who shares a son with Walliams, has not publicly commented on allegations made against her former husband

  79. Evening Standard

    Turbulent history of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's friendship as talk show host condemns rapist comedian (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Ross said he was ‘horrified’ by Brand’s crimes after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault

  80. Evening Standard

    All the celebrity reaction to David Walliams allegations as Piers Morgan wades in (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Former Good Morning Britain presenter reignites his long-running feud with Walliams, as comedian faces allegations of sexual misconduct which he has denied

  81. Metro

    Jonathan Ross’ weasel words on David Walliams aren’t enough (opens Metro in a new tab)

    We have one epidemic of male harassment, and another of male silence.

  82. Evening Standard

    Minister urges culture change in media amid David Walliams allegations (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    Ian Murray said he was ‘deeply saddened and also angry’ to see the prevalence of abuse by men in the media industry.

  83. Evening Standard

    Sky drops new David Walliams movie after ‘extremely serious’ allegations (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    A film based on his book Fing! was due to be distributed by Sky across the UK and Ireland early next year.

  84. The Guardian

    Ministers consider forcing TV industry to better protect women after David Walliams allegations (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Lisa Nandy expected to meet leaders from television, film and publishing and could legislate if voluntary action deemed insufficient Ministers are considering changing the law to force the entertainment industry to better protect women and children in the…

  85. Evening Standard

    Sky drops new David Walliams movie after ‘extremely serious’ allegations (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    A film based on his book Fing! was due to be distributed by Sky across the UK and Ireland early next year.

  86. The Independent

    David Walliams’s former friend Jonathan Ross ‘horrified’ by allegations (opens The Independent in a new tab)

    Former Britain’s Got Talent judge has denied claims of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15

  87. Daily Express

    David Walliams’ seven close friends at the height of fame - including Russell Brand (opens Daily Express in a new tab)

    David Walliams has not been seen in public for some time, and allegations against him were released by ITV and The Guardian.

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