Who is David Walliams? ‘Little Britain’ star faces sexual misconduct allegations as he denies wrongdoing

David Walliams is a very experienced writer and comedian. He's been on TV for years (most people will have seen him on Little Britain) and has written a number of books (Gangsta Granny being the most well known of these). He was also a regular face on Britain’s Got Talent as a judge for 10 years. Those allegations reported by ITV News and The Guardian have now brought his career and conduct under fresh scrutiny.

Who is David Walliams?

David Walliams is 55 and one of the more familiar faces in British entertainment. He made his name initially as part of the Little Britain act with Matt Lucas. That show started on BBC Radio 4 and then moved to TV where the characters were absolutely everywhere.


Characters such as Vicky Pollard, Lou and Andy were part of the show's appeal. It was awarded the top prize at the British Comedy Awards in December 2004.

Walliams found another audience through children's books. His first novel The Boy in the Dress, was published in October 2008. He's since written over 40 books (including Gangsta Granny). His website states that his books have sold in excess of 60 million copies worldwide and a number of the stories have been adapted for TV and the stage.

What made him popular on Britain's Got Talent?

Walliams joined the BGT panel in 2012. His jokes and the way he played with Simon Cowell made him a very familiar face on the panel. He was named the most popular talent show judge at the National Television Awards four times.

His time on the programme was over in 2022 after he'd issued an apology for making some disrespectful comments about the contestants.

Why is David Walliams facing allegations?

On 10th November 2026 The Guardian and ITV News published an investigation based on the accounts of a number of women who have accused Walliams of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Some of the women said he contacted them when they were teenagers and used his celebrity status to pursue relationships.

Walliams has denied the allegations. His lawyers have also flatly denied the claims of grooming, sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace.

He went to court trying to prevent the allegations from being published, but the court refused his application for an injunction. In a statement via ITV Walliams said: “I am not a sexual predator. I haven't broken the law."

His publishing career has also been impacted. HarperCollins dropped him last year as a result of concerns about his behaviour. In September 2026 Harpercollins announced that it would no longer be publishing his back catalogue. The information is taken from ClickOnDetroit.com and The Guardian.