What other celebs have had to say about the David Walliams allegations

Entertainment
13 Nov 2026 • 10:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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What other celebs have had to say about the David Walliams allegations

  • David Walliams has denied all allegations after a joint Guardian and ITV investigation accused him of sexual assault and grooming girls as young as 15.
  • Presenter Jonathan Ross expressed horror at the allegations against Walliams and Russell Brand, stating he was previously unaware of their conduct.
  • Comedian Lucy Beaumont revealed she acted as a whistleblower after hearing reports about young women being taken to Walliams' dressing room.
  • Nish Kumar criticised television enablers who continued to book Walliams despite alleged safety restrictions forbidding young women from entering his dressing room.
  • Industry figures including Richard Osman and Katy Brand highlighted systemic failures in comedy culture, calling for greater accountability for TV executives.

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