Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
Covered by 2 sources from United Kingdom. First reported by BBC News ·
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Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry
The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.
Years of onscreen jokes suggest Walliams’ reputation was ‘in plain sight’ within industry, insider says
References raise questions over whether claims about bankable stars have been ignored by entertainment industry The comedy sketch opens in a doctor’s office, with a trouserless David Walliams apparently being treated for a fictional sexually transmitted disease. The doctor tells him it is bad news and he needs to…
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2 outlets from United Kingdom are covering this story: BBC News and The Guardian. BBC News published it first, on November 11, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 12 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: David Walliams.
