David Walliams was accused of “fan grooming” and “harassment” of women by The Guardian newspaper after failing to obtain an injunction to stop them publishing the article.
“The comedian and former ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge allegedly groomed fans he met when they were 15 and harassed women in the workplace for several years,” the Guardian reports. “He denies the allegations.”
Among the allegations, made during a joint investigation by the Guardian and ITV News, is that Walliams was “predatory” and “pushy”, repeatedly contacting young women through social media or modeling agencies, inviting them to his home or to his dressing room on “Britain’s Got Talent”. One woman, who befriended the comedian after contacting her, said he was “constantly harassing her for sex”.
The report also alleges that Walliams sent messages to “young female runners” who worked on his productions as well as to staff at his publisher, HarperCollins.
Walliams has denied any wrongdoing, including any allegations of sexual harassment or inappropriate behavior.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that an anonymous celebrity had sought an injunction at the High Court in London to try to stop ITN and the Guardian from publishing an article about him containing allegations that he abused his power to engage in “inappropriate sexual activity with large numbers of girls and young women”, according to BBC News. He denies the allegations.
Walliams did not obtain the injunction, meaning these allegations can now be made public by news agencies. He told the court that if the injunction was not granted and the stories were published it was “very likely” he would attempt suicide. His lawyer told the court he had tried to do so twice before.
Walliams, known for the sketch series “Little Britain” and as a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent” as well as a bestselling children’s book author, was first accused of inappropriate behavior in 2022 when it was alleged he made sexually explicit and derogatory comments about “Britain’s Got Talent” contestants. The revelations, in the Guardian newspaper, led to his exit from the show.
Walliams then sued “Britain’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle over data protection. The parties eventually settled amicably.
In 2025, HarperCollins terminated its publishing contract with Walliams after an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior and harassment towards the company’s junior female staff. Earlier this year, the publisher said it would no longer sell or reprint its old catalog of books.
Variety has contacted Walliams’ lawyers for comment.
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