David Walliams Accused Of Misconduct
The comedian and author faces allegations from young women and industry fallout.
November 10, 2026 · Updated 3:53pm ET
PBS NewsHourBritish comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct
UPIBritish comedian David Walliams faces allegations of grooming teens, young women
Washington TimesBritish actor David Walliams accused of grooming women, girls for sex
The Guardian‘It wasn’t long until he asked me if I’d ever had sex before’: David Walliams accused of preying on young women for sex
BBC NewsWho is David Walliams? His career and controversies including Little Britain and BGT
Daily MailThe allegations against David Walliams
CNNBritish celebrity David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct after losing legal battle to block reporting of claims
Associated PressBritish comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of sexual misconduct
Breitbart NewsUK children's author David Walliams accused of sex assault, grooming teens
Al JazeeraUK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
DeadlineDavid Walliams: 'Britain's Got Talent' Producer Issues Statement
Rolling Stone'Little Britain' Star David Walliams Accused of Sexual Misconduct and Grooming
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What happened
- British comedian and children’s author David Walliams
David WalliamsEnglish actor, comedian and writer faces further sexual misconduct allegations involving young male audience members during a 2007 stage show. - Several women accused Walliams of using his fame to groom teenage fans for sex, including one who says he sexually assaulted her when she was 15.
- The allegations became public after a judge rejected Walliams’ request to block publication, which his lawyers argued would put his life at risk.
- Walliams denies wrongdoing, saying he is “not a sexual predator” and has not broken the law, while acknowledging thoughtless behavior in past relationships.
- London’s Metropolitan PoliceMetropolitan Policeterritorial police force in Greater London urged potential victims to come forward, saying it had received no related reports of offences and would assess any it receives.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets focused on women’s allegations that Walliams abused his fame and his failed effort to block publication. CNN, PBS NewsHour and Al Jazeera detailed the claims and his denial; the Guardian’s editorial argued that the allegations deserved publication because of their public importance and the women’s right to be heard.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets focused on allegations that Walliams used his fame to target young fans and his failed effort to block publication. Breitbart and The Washington Times carried the allegations and his denial; the Daily Mail expanded coverage to the stage routine, his Labour Party suspension and the police appeal.
