🔗 Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with longtime publisher. Acclaimed young adult author and TV personality David Walliams has been dropped by his longtime publishing house, as confirmed by the firm. A spokesman for the company commented: "Following a thorough review, and under the leadership of its recently appointed chief executive, 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 investigation into reports of conduct deemed unsuitable involving women. The firm declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, stating: "We refrain from speaking about internal matters." An Illustrious Publishing History Walliams ranks among Britain's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million copies internationally in dozens of tongues. The debut children's novel from Walliams, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins fifteen years ago. Several of his books, including *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as small-screen adaptations. He has published in excess of 40 works combined, including a Christmas book called *Santa & Son*, which came out under HarperCollins last autumn. A Dual Career His career breakthrough occurred on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has additionally received National Television Awards for his role as a panelist on *Britain's Got Talent*. He received an OBE back in 2017 for his services to philanthropic and artistic endeavors. This move occurs subsequent to the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's new chief executive last fall.