Jonathan Ross said he was “horrified” by the allegations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand, adding that he was “genuinely unaware of their conduct”.
A day after Brand was jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, Walliams faced accusations of sexually inappropriate behaviour from women, including two who claimed they were “groomed” by the comedian when they were 15.
Walliams has denied any wrongdoing and insisted he is “not a sexual predator”, adding he is “devastated” that the allegations, published by the Guardian and ITV News, have been brought against him.
During ITV’s reporting, a photograph resurfaced showing Ross alongside Walliams at an event also attended by one of the women who later accused Walliams of “highly inappropriate” behaviour. Lawyers for Walliams have said he denies behaving inappropriately.
In a statement on Tuesday night, Ross, who has appeared on TV shows with Walliams, said: “I am as horrified by the revelations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand as the rest of the nation. There was a time in my life when I was on friendly terms with both men, and during that period I was genuinely unaware of their conduct.
“My thoughts are with the many, many women who have bravely come forward.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed it contacted the Guardian and ITV News to “ensure that any potential victims” are “made aware of how they could report any criminal allegations to police”, after the sexual misconduct claims were made.
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Key Points
- Walliams issues emphatic denial in response to allegations
- No10: Allegations against Walliams are 'deeply troubling'
- No10 aide voiced concern over Walliams behaviour on BGT
- TV agent says he warned police and broadcasters of Walliams but they 'did nothing'
Watch: TV star Lilly Creightmore claims she felt pressured to share a bed with Walliams
12:40 , Holly EvansAll the concerning themes in David Walliams’s bestselling children’s books
12:20 , Holly EvansDavid Walliams’s children’s books are being looked at with renewed scrutiny after the author was accused of grooming, sexual assault and a pattern of inappropriate behaviour towards women and girls as young as 15, in an investigation by The Guardian and ITV. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Even prior to the investigation, however, Walliams’s books were under fire in recent years for the “offensive” stereotypes seen in their characters, with the author accused of sexism, classism, fat-shaming and more. The Independent has contacted a representative of Walliams for comment.
Despite the controversial material of his books, Walliams has enjoyed a hugely successful literary career. Since signing with Harper Collins in 2008, he became one of the publisher’s biggest-selling authors for years, shifting more than 26 million copies worth £156m in the UK alone.
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All the concerning themes in David Walliams’s bestselling children’s books
What is an injunction?
12:00 , Holly EvansDavid Walliams, previously described as a “well-known man”, had sought an injunction against Independent Television News (ITN), which produces news programmes for ITV, Channel 4, Good Morning Britain and Channel 5, and Guardian News and Media (GNM), publisher of The Guardian.
Lawyers for the media organisations previously told the High Court in London the allegations they want to report involve his alleged “abuse of power and status” to contact young women and try to engage in “inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities”, but Walliams sought an injunction because of a risk he would take his own life, after two previous suicide attempts.
According to law firm Weightmans, the term injunction refers to “an order issued by a court which requires a business or individual either to do something (a ‘mandatory’ injunction) or to stop doing something (a ‘prohibitory’ injunction)”.
The orders “are used to protect legal rights, particularly in urgent situations where finding a fast resolution to a dispute is important”, it adds.
There are different types of injunction, such as injunctions stopping the publication of materials, and there are also variations in the basis on which they are issued, Weightmans says.
An interim injunction is given before or during legal proceedings “as a holding measure while a court considers a claim”, Weightmans says.
Meanwhile, a final injunction is “issued at the conclusion of a trial and can remain in place indefinitely”.
Minister says NDAs create ‘David vs Goliath’ battle
11:45 , Kate DevlinIan Murray, the minister for the creative industries, told MPs that when it came to the use of NDAs:
“It is a David vs Goliath issue, if you’re up against a major star, such as Russell Brand”.He said people were “frightened to take on that Goliath.
“And you can understand why.. (it can be) career limiting, if not giving career ending.
“And these things are the things that government is wrestling with, in terms of how we put the best possible framework in place to support people. But also to make sure (of) the culture changes, so … it doesn’t happen in the first place.”
Ministers ‘angry’ over Brand and Walliams
11:20 , Kate DevlinAsked about Brand and Walliams by MPs on the Commons culture committee, Ian Murray, the minister for the creative industries, said: “I think we’re all deeply sad and also angry that we’re back here again talking about these issues.
“The culture in this sector for many years hasn’t been good, going back to all the well documented cases that we know about.”
He said the culture secretary Lisa Nandy had announced she would be convening the sector “to try and see what we can do more in this area”.
But he added “we need to continue to send out messages as a government, as a parliament, but also, as audiences, that this is completely unacceptable behaviour.”
“We want to make sure it’s stamped out. This industry has, in the past, been rife with it…. But the message has to be very clear. It’s completely unacceptable.
“There should be a zero tolerance approach with support for the brave women, support for whistleblowers and making sure the industry can clean up its own act.”
Inside Russell Brand and David Walliams’ decades-long friendship
10:53 , Holly EvansBoth Russell Brand and David Walliams were once the biggest stars on British TV. In the early Noughties, Walliams was scooping up awards for his BBC sketch show Little Britain, while a newly sober Brand was the face of Big Brother spin-off show Big Mouth.
This week, a judge sentenced Brand to 10-and-a-half years in prison after the comedian was found guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults, while other allegations are being investigated.
Separately, Walliams was accused of grooming, sexual assault and a pattern of inappropriate behaviour towards women and girls as young as 15, in an exposé by The Guardian and ITV on Tuesday (10 November) – having been denied an injunction against the allegations being published. Walliams is not facing criminal charges and he denies any wrongdoing.
It’s a significant fall from grace for the pair of comics – who were close friends for over a decade as they rose up through the comedy ranks side by side.
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Watch: Alan Carr said David Walliams ‘pounced on women like an illegal taxi driver’ in resurfaced clip
10:27 , Holly EvansBaroness Casey says abuse of power by celebrities is 'appalling'
09:56 , Holly EvansBaroness Louise Casey, who led an audit into grooming gangs, has branded abuses of power by high-profile figures to assault young people as “frankly appalling”.
She said she was glad an injunction sought by author and TV personality David Walliams to prevent reporting of allegations against him has been lifted.
Baroness Casey told the Radio Four Today programme: “We don’t prioritise and we don’t think about how we protect young people. And that’s partly about young people being young adults. I mean, I realise all of that gets more complicated as they get older, but come on.
“What has happened this week, particularly the rape (conviction of) Russell Brand, the abuse of power, the abuse of his media position, the people abusing power day in day out to groom and then rape and sexually assault largely girls and young children, is frankly appalling.
“I’m glad that the injunction was lifted on Mr Walliams. I think that there are people throughout the country that use things like injunctions not to face the law, and we have to make sure that those things are changed. So I’m glad that that’s happened, and I’m extremely pleased that Russell Brand is inside for 10 years.”
Comedian Brand was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years behind bars this week for rape and sexual assault of women.
Women who made allegations should go to the police, minister says
09:34 , Holly EvansThe women who have made allegations against David Walliams should consider going to the police, a government minister said.
The best-selling author and TV personality was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News involving accusations of grooming teenage girls as young as 15 and abusing his position to pursue women.
Climate transition minister Katie White said she found the ITV documentary about Walliams “deeply disturbing” and added: “I feel the trauma of those women.”
She told Times Radio: “I would encourage the women to come forward and give those details over to the Metropolitan Police so they can fully investigate those allegations, because they are incredibly serious.”
Little Britain criticised for Walliams's 'Hide the Sausage' sketch
09:15 , Holly EvansDavid Walliams has previously attracted controversy over his comedia show Little Britain, which was written alongside Matt lucas.
During a stage show of Little Britain in 2006, Walliams was known to perform an act called Hide The Sausage, where he performed as a former children’s entertainer and sex offender named Des Kaye, which saw him touch and pull down the trousers of audience members and attempt to kiss them.
In several clips he calls for “little boys” to join him on stage, before going through the audience to select members of the public to participate in the sketch.
In one, he can be seen pulling down the pants of one man during a Little Britain Comic Relief Gala in 2006.
The sketch had drawn criticism by LGBT campaigners for its portrayal as gay men as predatory.
The show was also criticised for its portrayal of black women by white men.
Walliams sported black make-up and a large afro wig to play the overweight black woman Desiree DeVere.
TV agent says he warned police and broadcasters of Walliams but they 'did nothing'
08:55 , Holly EvansA TV agent has said he warned broadcasters and police of the comedian’s inappropriate behaviour years ago, but they “did nothing”.
Dermot McNamara, who represented someone allegedly groomed by Walliams, said that the former Britain’s Got Talent judge had brought the 16-year-old girl to a screening of the ITV show.
He then invited her back to his home with another girl “where inappropriate behaviour happened”.
Asked by BBC Newsnight if anything happened after he reported it, he said: “Not that I’m aware of, no.
“He was still on TV for many, many years. He was allowed to, by the sounds of it, be involved with other young women.”
All the organisations that have cut ties with David Walliams after allegations
08:30 , Holly EvansAfter the publication of allegations against David Walliams, a number of organisations have moved to disassociate from the comedian.
The three-year joint investigation by ITV News and The Guardian revealed that multiple women had come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Walliams dating back to 2003.
One woman described her encounter with Walliams when she was aged 15 as “sexual assault”, while multiple others accused him of “grooming” them when they were teenagers.
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All the organisations that have cut ties with David Walliams after allegations
VAWG minister criticises use of injunctions and NDAs to silence victims
08:09 , Athena StavrouThe government’s victim’s minister has criticised the use of injunctions to silence victims of sexual abuse in the wake of allegations against David Walliams.
Multiple women have accused the celebrity of sexual misconduct in an investigation published by The Guardian and ITV News, alleging he used his fame to prey on them for sexual purposes.
Walliams denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers took a case to the High Court to try to stop the allegations being published.
Labour minister Alex Davies-Jones said the right decision had been made by the judge to lift the injunction. “I think we've seen for a very long time that powerful, wealthy individuals use injunctions, SLAPPs - those strategic litigations against private individuals.
“They use NDAs to silence victims. It's why exactly it's why the government took action against the use of non-disclosure agreements in our Employment Rights Act for tackling sexual abuse allegations or harassment.
“For far too long, I feel the weight has been imbalanced against victims and survivors, and it's time that that was redistributed and victims and survivors were given a voice and a platform.”
Walliams accuser says she is 'angry' at older men 'abusing their positions'
07:43 , Holly EvansA woman who alleges David Walliams “groomed” her as a teenager has said she is “angry” at a culture of older men “abusing their positions” withint eh industry.
Lilly Creightmore told BBC Newsnight that a month after meeting Walliams when she was 18, he told her he could stay at his house while she was going through a turbulent period at home.
She says: "I felt instantly pressured to share a bed with him."
"In the evenings, he would sort of come and sit with me and stroke my leg, and one night I think he put his head in my lap and sort of be like, 'are you sure you don't want to come and sleep in my bed with me?' I had an inner strength like, 'no I'm not attracted to you in that way'... I felt I was being manipulated."
She says she is "angry" that "this culture of older men in positions of power needs to go, needs to stop. They're abusing their positions, using young people and abusing young people, and people of any age of course. There were too many men in power still, that are doing this and they need to go."
Walliams has denied acting inappropriately and said he believed his friendship with Ms Creightmore was a “special one” and is “devastated” by her account.
Comedian Lucy Beaumont: I spoke to The Guardian over concerns about David Walliams
07:26 , Holly EvansComedian Lucy Beaumont said the TV industry needs better procedures for people to raise safeguarding issues as she revealed she was among people who spoke to The Guardian about allegations involving David Walliams.
The 43-year-old said she raised concerns about Walliams after being told he was hosting teenage girls in his dressing room while working on a TV show and she was “worried” about whether he had behaved inappropriately.
Beaumont discussed her response to the allegations involving Walliams’ while appearing on Sky News’ The Cathy Newman Show on Tuesday, saying she “wants to protect young women” in the TV industry.
“I don’t know Walliams, I haven’t worked with him but, bizarrely, it’s been a really strange day for me because, about three years ago, a young person – and it was their first job on TV – worked on a show he was on and the next show that they worked on was with me.
“They took me aside and said, ‘I need to tell somebody something’ and confided in me.
“Some of (Walliams’) conduct that they were really worried about.”
Beaumont said the young person told her they had to “take young girls” who were “definitely” over 16 to Walliams’ dressing room, adding: “He felt they were vulnerable.”
She added: “At the time, he didn’t think there was a process, a way to let people know within the TV company what was happening and how he felt and I was really worried.”
The Hull-born star added: “I did as much as I could do privately.
“Whenever I’ve heard a rumour about anyone, I’ve done everything I can.
“There’s only so much you can do. I’m not the police. Nothing seems to be illegal.
“But I was really worried, and I was one of the whistleblowers. I was one of the people to let The Guardian know.”
No10 aide voiced concern over Walliams behaviour on BGT
07:18 , Holly EvansAn aide working for Andy Burnham said she had serious concerns about David Waliiams’s behaviour after she attended a recording of Britain’s Got Talent in 2015.
Abby Tomlinson, who is deputy director of digital communications at No10, told ITV News that Walliams, then aged 43, had contacted her on social media when she was 17 years old.
“I know now it’s part of the pattern of inviting young girls and young women to his dressing room,” Ms Tomlinson said. “It wasn’t just like a one-off thing … and I think that is a really concerning way for someone to act when they have this access.”
Walliams has insisted he hosted guests of all different ages and genders during his time as a judge on the show and that his dressing room door remained open.
“The door was shut and we were alone with him,” she said. “He’s the sort of person who obviously had a lot of access to young women, teenage girls.”
After attending the show, Walliams continued to like her social media posts and messaged her “looking good x” when she was 19.
She later posted on social media how uncomfortable she had felt about the interaction.
What are the allegations against David Walliams?
06:59 , Alex RossDavid Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15 in a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV.
The comedian and writer allegedly used his celebrity status to prey on young girls, including on MySpace.
The former Britain’s Got Talent judge has denied any wrongdoing.
Walliams has said: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
Here are the allegations he faces:
What are the allegations against David Walliams?
No10: Allegations against Walliams are 'deeply troubling'
05:55 , Alex RossDowning Street described the allegations against David Walliams as “deeply troubling” after he was named in an investigation as the celebrity accused of grooming and sexually inappropriate behaviour towards multiple women.
Asked about the investigation by Independent Television News and Guardian News and Media, publisher of The Guardian, the prime minister’s official spokesman said: “I don’t think we’ve seen the full extent of the reporting.
“They’re clearly deeply troubling allegations, and the Government will doubtless respond to them during the course of the day, I’m sure.”
Watch: Jonathan Ross jokes about David Walliams 'going home with 15-year-olds' at 2004 comedy awards
04:53 , Alex RossWalliams issues emphatic denial in response to allegations
03:52 , Alex RossDavid Walliams has insisted he is “not a sexual predator” and has said he is “devastated” that allegations have been brought against him.
The Guardian published their joint investigation with ITV News, in which he is accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by multiple women.
In a statement, the comedian said: “Looking back, I realise that at times I behaved thoughtlessly towards other people I had casual sexual relationships with… I realise I did not always take people’s feelings properly into account. That is something I regret.
“And whilst a power imbalance is inevitable when one party is famous, abusing that power is something else entirely and it is something that I never did…
“I am not a sexual predator… I have not broken the law… I am devastated that some of the women I met ten to twenty years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
BBC explains why it is removing programmes featuring Walliams
02:51 , Alex RossThe BBC is in the process of removing some programmes, including Little Britain, while it carries out a review of “all material featuring and written by David Walliams on our platforms”, a spokesperson has said.
“These are serious allegations,” the BBC said.
“As such, the BBC is looking carefully at all material featuring and written by David Walliams on our platforms.
“We are in the process of removing some programmes, including Little Britain, whilst this review is under way.”
Who is David Walliams?
01:49 , Alex RossThe former Britain’s Got Talent judge, known for appearing in comedy shows including Come Fly With Me and Little Britain alongside Matt Lucas, has sold more than 60 million copies of his children’s books globally.
They include The Boy In The Dress, Fing, and Gangsta Granny, the latter of which was turned into a one-hour BBC special in 2013, followed by a sequel starring Sheridan Smith in 2022.
Further accolades won by Walliams include a Pride of Britain Award in 2006 for most influential public figure after raising £1.5 million for Sport Relief by swimming the English Channel.
In 2017, he was appointed an OBE for services to charity and the arts.
David Walliams: From controversial comedy to grooming allegations – his fall from grace has been a long time coming
00:48 , Alex RossDavid Walliams, the comedian and television personality who became Britain’s best-selling children’s author, has been named as the “famous man” who sought a High Court injunction to prevent the publication of allegations against him. Now, with that attempt rejected, an investigation from The Guardian and ITV has laid out a series of claims going back over two decades. Walliams has been accused of grooming, sexual assault and a pattern of inappropriate behaviour towards women and girls as young as 15. He has denied any wrongdoing. Having seemed for a while to be on a trajectory towards “national treasure” status, Walliams’ reputation has plummeted in recent years. These new reports will likely finish off the remnants of his career and mark the start of the long process towards justice.
Born in London in 1971, Walliams grew up in the suburbs and attended Reigate Grammar School, the alma mater of Sir Keir Starmer. While studying drama at the University of Bristol, Walliams enrolled in the National Youth Theatre, where he bonded with another young actor, Matt Lucas, over a shared appreciation for Vic Reeves Big Night Out. They had a mutual interest in comedy that verged on the grotesque, which led the duo to their first sketch show, Mash and Peas, directed by Edgar Wright, which appeared on the Paramount Comedy channel in 1996.
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David Walliams and why his fall from grace has been a long time coming
Ross has faced scrutiny over 'Sachsgate' with Brand
Tuesday 10 November 2026 23:45 , Alex RossJonathan Ross made his statement tonight after scrutiny over his relationship with Russell Brand, who was jailed on Monday for 10-and-a-half years for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Ross appeared on several television shows alongside Brand and also featured on his BBC Radio 2 show in 2008, when the pair became embroiled in a scandal involving Georgina Baillie.
The incident, dubbed “Sachsgate”, saw the pair leave a voicemail for her grandfather, actor Andrew Sachs, during which they made explicit comments about a relationship she had with Brand.
Jonathan Ross says Walliams joke about a 15-year-old girl was 'tasteless'
Tuesday 10 November 2026 23:23 , Alex RossIn his statement, Jonathan Ross also addressed his controversial joke about Walliams and said: “I recognise how deeply shocking it is to revisit footage of a joke delivered by me at the Comedy Awards in 2004, in which I make light of the notion of Walliams going home with a 15-year-old.
Walliams is accused of grooming teenagers as young as 15. He denies all wrongdoing.
Ross said: “[The] joke was submitted to me by the Comedy Awards script writing team and I believed that the punchline was a reference to the fact he had publicly dated younger women, exaggerated for comic effect.
“It is also a tasteless joke that I would not dream of making today about anyone, but that is beside the point.
“Had I had any reason to suspect that it might be referring to actual events, I would not only have refused to use it, but I would not have felt comfortable continuing a personal or professional relationship with him.
“I also like to think that I would have acted upon that knowledge.”
Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by allegations on Walliams and crimes of Brand
Tuesday 10 November 2026 23:04 , Alex RossJonathan Ross has said he is “horrified” by the allegations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand.
Breaking his silence on the issue after pictures had resurfaced of him with the pair, the 65-year-old said he was “genuinely unaware of their conduct”.
Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct, including grooming teenage girls as young as 15 and abusing his position to pursue women.
He denies all allegations against him.
In Tuesday night’s ITV documentary David Walliams: Power and Silence, Ross was pictured alongside Walliams at an event.
In a statement issued by Ross said: “I am as horrified by the revelations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand as the rest of the nation.
“There was a time in my life when I was on friendly terms with both men, and during that period I was genuinely unaware of their conduct.
“My thoughts are with the many, many women who have bravely come forward.”
'Women must feel safe in their jobs', says culture secretary Lisa Nandy
Tuesday 10 November 2026 22:33 , Alex RossAmong those to react to the reporting of allegations against David Walliams tonight is culture secretary Lisa Nandy, who said it was time for industry bosses to “draw line in the sand”.
The accusations against the Walliams come a day after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault.
Walliams has been alleged to have grooming teenagers as young as 15. He denies any wrongdoing.
Ms Nandy said: “These allegations are the latest in a long line of reported abuses of power in an industry where we have known for so long that the power imbalances are huge.”
The minister said she was bringing together senior members of the media and entertainment industries to “draw line in the sand”.
She said: “We must finally take meaningful steps to end abuse and harassment in sectors where the power imbalances are huge and careers are built on contacts and reputation.
“Women must feel safe in their jobs, whistleblowers must be protected, and those who abuse their position must no longer be able to hide behind it. To victims past and present, this government is not neutral when it comes to your safety."
David Walliams has not been a Patron for some time, and we have no future plans to work with him
Tuesday 10 November 2026 22:23 , Bryony GoochA spokesperson for MGC Futures, a charity which aims to support future theatre makers through its Bursary programme, mentorship and online resources, told The Independent it had no future plans of working with David Walliams.
Walliams was formerly a patron for the charity, but had not been for "some time", they said.
The spokesperson said: "David Walliams has not been a patron for some time, and we have no future plans to work with him."
What are the allegations against David Walliams?
Tuesday 10 November 2026 21:35 , Alex RossFollowing the joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV, David Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct and grooming girls as young as 15.
In this piece, we summarise the allegations faced by the comedian, who has denied any wrongdoing.
What are the allegations against David Walliams?
Little Britain no longer available on BBC iPlayer
Tuesday 10 November 2026 20:59 , Alex RossDavid Walliams' flagship show Little Britain is no longer available on BBC iPlayer after allegations reported by ITV News and The Guardian.
Little Britain launched Walliams and Matt Lucas to fame and it ran from 2003 to 2006. Following its success, the show has been criticised over the years for treatment of ethnic minorities and and women.
In 2020, the BBC pulled the show, alongside Come Fly With Me, for its use of blackface.
It was restored in 2022, although scenes containing the use of blackface, such as the characters of Ting Tong and Desiree DeVere, were removed and a content warning included.
The full list of David Walliams programmes that have been removed from iPlayer
Tuesday 10 November 2026 20:21 , Alex RossThe BBC has removed programmes featuring David Walliams from its iPlayer platform following allegations reported by ITV News and The Guardian.
Here is the full list of Walliams' back catalogue that has been removed from the streaming platform:
- Little Britain
- Come Fly With Me
- "The God Complex", Doctor Who: Season 6, Episode 11
- Big School
- Episodes of Would I Lie To You?
- Episodes of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel
Comic Relief has 'no plans to work with Walliams in the future'
Tuesday 10 November 2026 19:51 , Bryony GoochA spokesperson from Comic Relief has told The Independent it has no plans of working with comedian David Walliams in the future.
Walliams hosted Comic Relief from 2013 to 2015. In 2015's live show, he received a world record for the number of kisses received in 30 seconds.
Comic Relief, best known for its Red Nose Day appeal, also hosts the biennial Sports Relief event which Walliams hosted from 2012 to 2016.
He swam the Thames, the Gibraltar Strait and the English Channel as part of fundraising efforts for the charity.
A spokesperson said: “We are aware of the serious allegations reported in the media and have no plans to work with David Walliams in the future.”
Sky Cinema will no longer license David Walliams' film Fing!
Tuesday 10 November 2026 19:32 , Bryony GoochSky Cinema has told The Independent it intends to abandon its position as licensee of David Walliams' film Fing!.
After premiering at Sundance earlier this year, it was expected that Fing! would be released in theatres in January.
The comedian co-wrote the screenplay for Fing! which is based on his 2019 book.
A Sky spokesperson said: "The allegations made against David Walliams are extremely serious. We have notified the producers of the film of our intention to exit our position as the UK & Ireland licensee of Fing. We have already removed content which features him from our platforms.”
David Walliams slashes price of London mansion by £1.45m
Tuesday 10 November 2026 18:36 , Alex RossDavid Walliams slashed the price of his mansion after it failed to sell, while he was battling accusations of sexually inappropriate behaviour.
The former Britain’s Got Talent judge, who allegedly used his fame to prey on teenager girls, last month took £1.45m off the asking price of his period London home to try to attract a buyer, it’s been revealed.
Walliams, who denies any wrongdoing, put the four-bedroom house up for sale in June with a price tag of £11,950,000, according to Rightmove. But five months on, the star dropped the price to £10.5m.
Estate agent Marcus Parfitt, which specialises in properties from £2m upwards, described the home as “an imposing white stucco-fronted residence” in a coveted position in north London.
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David Walliams slashes price of London mansion by £1.45m
David Walliams accused of preying on teenage girls - full story
Tuesday 10 November 2026 18:10 , Alex RossIn case you’ve not kept up with developments this afternoon, here’s our full report on today’s story on David Walliams, after he was named as the star who failed to gag reports accusing him of grooming teenagers as young as 15 this lunch time.
Multiple women have accused the celebrity of sexual misconduct in an investigation published by the Guardian and ITV News, alleging he used his fame to prey on them for sexual purposes.
Mr Walliams denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers took a case to the High Court to try to stop the allegations being published. In an emphatic denial, Mr Walliams insisted he is “not a sexual predator” and said he is “devastated” that allegations have been brought against him.
Full story:
David Walliams accused of preying on teenagers and sexually assaulting 15-year-old
HarperCollins staff were not allowed go to Walliams’ house alone, former employee claims
Tuesday 10 November 2026 17:50 , Alex RossFemale staff members at HarperCollins were not allowed to go to David Walliams’ home alone, a former employee has claimed.
Katie, who worked at the publishing company in 2015, told ITV: “It’s common practice to send the editorial assistants or even interns to authors’ houses to collect manuscripts if they were really important financially.
“But we would never send any of the girls alone to his flat, we’d never send anyone on their own.”
HarperCollins cut ties with Walliams last year following reports that he was accused of behaving inappropriately towards young women.
Katie said she had raised concerns about Walliams to HR after he had contacted a young female staff member in her twenties.
“I saw the messages, I just thought, ‘They’re gross’. Just not appropriate to be messaging a member of staff like that.
“It’s just not appropriate for an author to be messaging a member of staff like that. She definitely wasn’t pleased about it,”
Katie added.Walliams said he did not behave inappropriately towards young female colleagues at HarperCollins.
Walliams dropped by literary agency
Tuesday 10 November 2026 17:27 , Jane DaltonDavid Walliams has been dropped by his literary agency and the BBC is “in the process of removing” programmes including Little Britain, after he was accused of sexual misconduct and grooming.
A spokesperson for Independent Talent Group (ITG), Walliams’ long-time literary agency, said: “ITG is deeply disturbed by the allegations concerning David Walliams.
“Our thoughts are with anyone who has been affected.
“We are no longer representing him in any capacity.”
It is understood the company suspended Walliams ahead of Tuesday’s publication by the news organisations and terminated its relationship with him after the investigations were made public.”
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