Comedian and author David Walliams dropped by longtime publisher.
Best-selling children's author and TV personality David Walliams has parted ways with his publisher HarperCollins UK, according to an announcement.
An official for the publisher said: "Following a thorough review, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK has decided not to publish additional books by David Walliams."
Media sources suggest that the move was reached following an investigation into claims about questionable actions involving women.
The firm has not elaborated on the reasons for its decision, noting: "It is not our policy to discuss private personnel issues."
An Illustrious Writing Journey
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over more than 60 million copies worldwide in 55 languages.
The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
Some of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released over four dozen titles combined, which features a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins in October.
From Screen to Page
His career breakthrough occurred on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his work as a judge on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He received an OBE back in 2017 in recognition of his work for the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss in October.