Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with book publisher.
Best-selling writer for children and entertainer David Walliams has been dropped by his publisher HarperCollins UK, the company has said.
An official for the publisher said: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK has chosen to cease publishing any new titles by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the conclusion was taken subsequent to an review of reports of inappropriate behaviour towards female individuals.
The publisher declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, noting: "We do not comment on internal matters."
A Prolific Literary Career
Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, boasting over over six tens of millions of copies worldwide in 55 languages.
His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008.
A number of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations.
To date, he has released in excess of 40 works combined, including a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins in October.
Television and Literature
His initial claim to fame came on the television comedy show *Little Britain* and has been honored with National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE back in 2017 in recognition of his work for philanthropic and artistic endeavors.
The publisher's decision comes after the naming of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive this past October.