Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with longtime publisher.
Acclaimed children's author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said.
A spokesman for the publisher stated: "Upon deliberation, and under the leadership of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing any new titles by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was reached following an review of allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving women.
The company has not elaborated on the reasons for its decision, noting: "We refrain from speaking about private personnel issues."
A Highly Successful Writing Journey
Walliams ranks among Britain's most prolific writers for young readers, having sold more than 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins in 2008.
A number of his books, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have also been adapted into television films.
He has published over four dozen titles combined, including a holiday title called *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins last autumn.
From Screen to Page
He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 for his services to the charitable sector and arts community.
This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.
