British comedian and children’s author David Walliams is facing renewed scrutiny after multiple women accused him of grooming, sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour, including allegations involving teenagers as young as 15.
The allegations emerged from a joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News, which published accounts from several women who said the former Britain’s Got Talent judge had used his celebrity status to pursue relationships with them when they were younger.
Walliams, 55, has strongly denied being a sexual predator, rejected allegations of criminal wrongdoing and described himself as “devastated” by the claims. He also unsuccessfully attempted to prevent the reports from being published through legal action at the High Court.
The investigation has triggered consequences for the comedian, with his literary agency dropping him, the BBC reviewing programmes featuring his work and the Labour Party reportedly suspending his membership.
What Are the Allegations Against David Walliams?
The joint investigation by The Guardian and ITV News contains accounts from several women who described alleged encounters with Walliams over a period spanning several years.
One woman alleged that Walliams contacted her unexpectedly through MySpace in 2007 when she was just 15. She claimed the comedian later invited her to his London townhouse, where he sexually assaulted her.
Another woman, identified by the pseudonym Jade, said Walliams sent her a private message on MySpace in the summer of 2007. She alleged that her date of birth was visible on her profile.
Jade said they met in person in August that year, when she was 17, and that he took her to his then-home in Belsize Park. She described what allegedly happened there as sexual assault and grooming.
Walliams strongly denied having any sexual contact with Jade and rejected claims that he had engaged in grooming or criminal activity.
A second woman, identified as Alex, alleged that Walliams contacted her by telephone in 2004 when she was 15 and preparing for her GCSE examinations. She said they had met at a fan event after she shared some of her scripts with him.
According to her account, they remained in contact and began having sex when she was 17. Alex said she now believes she was groomed.
Walliams disputed the allegation, telling the publications that he believed Alex was 18 when they had sex. His lawyers also rejected the suggestion that he groomed her.
Other Women Describe Alleged Inappropriate Behaviour
The investigation also included accounts from women who said they experienced unwanted advances or inappropriate conduct from the comedian.
Lilly Creightmore said she met Walliams in July 2003, when she was 18, at a live filming of Little Britain. After seeing him at another event, she claimed she received a card at her home asking her out.
Creightmore said they became friends and that Walliams later invited her to stay with him after she fell out with her mother.
She alleged that, despite sleeping on the sofa, he repeatedly asked her to share his bed and made unwanted physical advances.
Walliams’ lawyers said he regarded Creightmore as a close friend and was upset that she viewed their interactions as grooming. He denied targeting her because she was young or vulnerable and rejected claims that he behaved inappropriately.
Another woman, a model identified as Ella, said she was 19 when she met Walliams, then 36, at a party at his home in 2007.
She alleged that he attempted to kiss her when they were alone, prompting her to duck underneath his arm and leave.
Walliams acknowledged making what he described as a “clumsy pass” at Ella but said he made no further advances.
David Walliams Denies Being a Sexual Predator
Responding to the allegations, Walliams said he regretted some of his past behaviour in casual sexual relationships but insisted he had never abused his position or broken the law.
In a statement to The Guardian and ITV News, he said he had sometimes behaved thoughtlessly and failed to properly consider other people’s feelings.
He acknowledged that fame creates an imbalance of power in relationships but maintained that he had never abused that position.
“I am not a sexual predator,” he said, adding that he was devastated that some women he had met 10 to 20 years earlier had expressed hurt or anger towards him.
His legal representatives also rejected several of the specific allegations published in the investigation.
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Why David Walliams Tried to Stop the Allegations From Being Published
Before the investigation became public, Walliams launched legal proceedings against Independent Television News and Guardian News and Media in an attempt to prevent publication.
He sought an injunction, arguing that publication could put his life at risk, citing two previous suicide attempts.
The comedian was granted anonymity during the legal proceedings. However, his application to stop the reports was unsuccessful, and his identity was revealed after the court rejected the injunction request.
The case has also drawn attention from the government.
Justice minister Alex Davies-Jones said the government was concerned about the use of injunctions and was examining what further action could be taken.
BBC Reviews David Walliams’ Programmes as Literary Agency Drops Him
The allegations have prompted responses from several organisations previously associated with Walliams.
The BBC said it was reviewing all material featuring or written by the comedian on its platforms and was in the process of removing some programmes while the review continued.
His literary agency, Independent Talent Group (ITG), also dropped him on Tuesday, November 10. A spokesperson said the agency was deeply disturbed by the allegations.
His former publisher, HarperCollins, had already ended its publishing relationship with him in December 2025 following an investigation into allegations that he had harassed young women. Walliams denied those earlier allegations.
The Alton Towers attraction inspired by his bestselling children’s books was also permanently closed earlier in November, according to the report.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Labour Party said the television personality’s membership had been suspended following the latest allegations.
What Have the Police and Britain’s Got Talent Said?
The Metropolitan Police said it had not received any reports of sexual assault or other offences connected to the allegations.
However, the force confirmed that it would carefully assess any complaints received and encouraged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The police said it had contacted the news organisations to ensure potential victims understood how to report criminal allegations. Anyone wishing to report a matter can contact the police on 101, quoting reference 4900/10NOV26.
ITV also responded to the investigation, saying its thoughts were with the women who had spoken out.
The broadcaster explained that Britain’s Got Talent is produced by Fremantle, an independent production company responsible for the programme’s day-to-day operations and duty-of-care arrangements.
Fremantle reportedly confirmed that it had never received a complaint about Walliams’ behaviour.
Frequently Asked Questions About David Walliams
1. Who is David Walliams?
David Walliams is a British comedian, actor, television personality and children’s author. He is widely known for the comedy series Little Britain and his former role as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent.
2. What has David Walliams been accused of?
Several women have accused Walliams of grooming, sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour. Some allegations involve women who said they were teenagers when he first contacted or met them. Walliams denies wrongdoing.
3. Has David Walliams responded to the allegations?
Yes. Walliams denied being a sexual predator and rejected allegations of criminal activity. He acknowledged that he had sometimes behaved thoughtlessly in past relationships but insisted he had never abused his position of fame.
4. Did David Walliams try to stop the allegations from being published?
Yes. He sought a High Court injunction against the publishers of The Guardian and ITV News to prevent publication. His application was unsuccessful, and his identity was subsequently revealed.
5. Has David Walliams been arrested or charged?
The report states that the Metropolitan Police had not received any related reports of sexual assault or other offences at the time of publication. It does not report an arrest or criminal charge against him.
6. Has the BBC dropped David Walliams?
The BBC said it was reviewing all programmes and other material featuring or written by Walliams on its platforms. It was also removing some programmes during the review.
7. Has David Walliams been dropped by his agency?
Yes. Independent Talent Group announced on November 10, 2026, that it was dropping the comedian following the allegations.
8. What happened to David Walliams’ relationship with HarperCollins?
HarperCollins ended its publishing relationship with Walliams in December 2025 following an investigation into allegations that he had harassed young women. He denied those allegations.