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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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
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
David Walliams named as ‘famous man’ accused of sexual misconduct (opens Metro in a new tab)
He denies the allegations.
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…
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.
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’
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
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…
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
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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’
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…
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.
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
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.…
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
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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
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.
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.
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
‘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.
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.…
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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…
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…
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.
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".
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.
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
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,…
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.'
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.
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
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
'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
‘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.'
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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…
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…
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.
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?
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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
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.

